Project Engineer 2 - Self-Perform

JE Dunn Construction; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Kansas City is hiring a Project Engineer 2, responsible for supporting routine construction and field execution responsibilities. This role requires 2+ years of construction experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Key responsibilities include making decisions in construction management and supporting various facets of the building process. Candidates must have strong communication skills and be proficient in MS Office.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Make decisions on assigned responsibilities and refer exceptions to supervisor.
• Support routine construction and field execution responsibilities.

Skills

Accurate and timely work performance

Verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Knowledge of organizational structure and resources

Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy

Knowledge of construction technology

Ability to apply construction management fundamentals

Knowledge of labor productivity

Ability to build relationships and collaborate

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field

Job description

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years. Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Overview

The Project Engineer 2 will complete and support routine construction and field execution responsibilities for construction projects utilizing construction fundamentals and company best practice standards, processes, resources and tools. This position will be responsible for participating in many facets of the construction process, such as general construction management, punch lists and executing self-perform work, in order to understand the building process and how JE Dunn executes projects. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Responsibilities

• Autonomy and Decision Making: Makes decisions on assigned area of responsibility, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor, as needed.
• Career Path: Senior Project Engineer or Superintendent 1.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy
• Knowledge of required construction technology
• Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management
• Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity
• Ability to assess and optimize project productivity
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered

Experience

• 2+ years construction experience

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift at least to 50 pounds
• May require periods of travel and/or relocation
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
• Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
• Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen

Benefits

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details. This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

EEO / Compliance

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail]

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.