Project Engineer I: TX & OK Field Construction

J.E. Dunn Construction Company; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction Company seeks an entry-level Project Engineer to help with field execution on multiple Texas and Oklahoma projects, including Tulsa. You’ll assist with safety, QA/QC, estimating, change management and on-site tasks under supervision to learn building processes and company standards.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration with foremen and crews, and development toward Project Engineer 2. Travel and non-traditional hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company’s safety and quality plans and culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
• Participates with project QA/QC planning to ensure quality for assigned tasks.
• Learns and participates in the estimating and change management process and tools, including quantity take-off and review of subcontractor proposals.
• Works on site with the project team to support a variety of tasks such as monitoring crew size, self-perform hours, materials, quantity and equipment.
• Participates in activities such as punch lists, city inspections, safety reviews, quality reviews and preparation of the necessary documentation.
• Posts drawings and specifications with most recent information.
• Organizes and participates in various project meetings. Prepares and disseminates required documentation as appropriate.
• Participates and prepares a variety of reports including project daily reports, weekly progress reports, unit reporting, percentage complete, daily manpower, production schedules, equipment tracking, etc., in order to support the project.
• Performs periodic job site observations with project leadership.
• Creates procurement logs based on the project schedule and specification requirements. Tracks shop drawings and follows up with deliveries as directed by the project team.
• Provides progress updates and reports back to the project team to support the scheduling process.
• Supports the close out of projects, including but not limited to the punch list, operations and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, etc.
• Utilizes company best practice standards and fundamentals for building and construction techniques.
• Builds relationships and develops communication and interpersonal skills with tradespeople and project team members such as foreman, journeymen, superintendents, subcontractors, etc.
• Develops an understanding about the various functions and support roles across the company and how each contributes to the success of a project.
• Collaborates and demonstrates teamwork in project setting.
• Learns and incorporates Lean practices into regular activities.
• Learns about best practices for identifying, developing and integrating self-perform opportunities into the project.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Lean knowledge

Construction knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

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

Equivalent relevant experience considered

Job description

JE Dunn Construction Company seeks an entry-level Project Engineer to help with field execution on multiple Texas and Oklahoma projects, including Tulsa. You’ll assist with safety, QA/QC, estimating, change management and on-site tasks under supervision to learn building processes and company standards.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration with foremen and crews, and development toward Project Engineer 2. Travel and non-traditional hours may be required.