Senior Project Engineer: Lead Estimating & On-Site Delivery

JE Dunn Construction Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to manage a small project or a component of a larger project. You will apply JE Dunn processes to manage project management, admin, and field execution in support of the company’s strategy and values.

The role involves leading estimates for the base project, coordinating subcontractors, and managing the project schedule, risks, and closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years construction experience.
• Ability to lead teams and manage complex projects.
• Knowledge of Lean practices.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned 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.
• Coordinates with project QA/QC planning to ensure quality for assigned tasks.
• 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 carry out 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.
• Coordinates and inspects work 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 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.
• Oversees 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.
• Demonstrates an understanding of 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.
• Implements Lean practices into regular activities.
• Implements best practices for identifying, developing and integrating self-perform opportunities into the project.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Lean process knowledge

Team leadership

Construction management knowledge

Education

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

Tools

CMiC

Project management software

Job description

JE Dunn Construction in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to manage a small project or a component of a larger project. You will apply JE Dunn processes to manage project management, admin, and field execution in support of the company’s strategy and values.

The role involves leading estimates for the base project, coordinating subcontractors, and managing the project schedule, risks, and closeout.