Senior Project Engineer: Lead Estimates, Schedule & Lean

JE Dunn Construction; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to manage a project component with JE Dunn’s processes and tools, supporting safety, quality and field execution on site. This role emphasizes collaboration with foremen, subcontractors and the project team, applying Lean practices, overseeing scheduling, procurement logs, and daily reports to keep the project on track and within budget.

The position may require travel to project sites and occasional non-traditional hours to meet project

Qualifications

• Ability to manage project safety and quality plans.
• Coordinate QA/QC with project planning to ensure quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in construction management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and quality plan execution on assigned tasks.
• Coordinate QA/QC with project planning to ensure quality.
• Support estimating, change management, and subcontractor reviews.
• Manage on-site activities, crew size, and materials.
• Oversee project closeout, punch lists, and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Lean processes

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to manage a project component with JE Dunn’s processes and tools, supporting safety, quality and field execution on site. This role emphasizes collaboration with foremen, subcontractors and the project team, applying Lean practices, overseeing scheduling, procurement logs, and daily reports to keep the project on track and within budget.

The position may require travel to project sites and occasional non-traditional hours to meet project