Rising Construction Project Engineer

JE Dunn Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Austin, TX, seeks an entry-level construction professional to support Advanced Facilities projects. You will engage with safety and QA processes, assist with estimating and change management, and collaborate closely with the project team on site operations.

The role involves documentation, meetings, and progress reporting to keep projects on track. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field or equivalent experience;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Entry-level construction experience.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

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.
• 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.
• Performs periodic job site observations with project leadership.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Lean philosophy

Construction tech

Productivity optimization

Self-perform knowledge

Trade awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (construction management, engineering or related field)

Equivalent relevant experience considered

Job description

JE Dunn Construction in Austin, TX, seeks an entry-level construction professional to support Advanced Facilities projects. You will engage with safety and QA processes, assist with estimating and change management, and collaborate closely with the project team on site operations.

The role involves documentation, meetings, and progress reporting to keep projects on track. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field or equivalent experience;