Senior Project Engineer: Lead Project Delivery & Scheduling

JE Dunn; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union benefits

Job summary

JE Dunn is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to manage a project with oversight, applying JE Dunn processes and field execution on site in Austin, TX. This role supports the project team by coordinating safety, quality, procurement, scheduling and daily reporting to ensure successful completion.

The Senior Project Engineer will lead submittals, manage budgets and resources, mentor junior staff, and maintain strong collaboration with trades and stakeholders in a Lean, problem-solving environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communications skills, verbal and written
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
• Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management
• Knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project.
• Proficiency in project management and accounting software
• Proficiency in required construction technology
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy
• Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity
• Ability to assess and optimize project productivity
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work
• Ability to maximize profitability
• Ability to lead teams and achieve production goals
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Responsibilities

• Leads the preparation of estimates for the base project, self-perform work and change requests.
• Establishes scopes of work and identifies subcontractors.
• Makes decisions on the selection of subcontractors and vendors.
• Coordinates approved purchase orders for timing and delivery of material purchases, product changes and repairs where appropriate to support project completion.
• Supports and/or completes job set-up and project administration in CMiC and other company technologies.
• Leads the submittal process to ensure alignment with the project schedule.
• Prepares and manages the project schedule, outlining the work plan and sequence for assigned portion of the project.
• Analyzes and reports production statistics for key project components.
• Manages project risks such as subcontractor performance, financials and resource allocation.
• Coordinates a variety of meetings such as pre-planning and post-construction meetings, monthly project reviews, progress and Owner Architect Contractor (OAC) meetings.
• Reviews and approves monthly subcontractor and vendor pay applications.
• Demonstrates a general understanding of terms and conditions of owner contracts and subcontracts.
• Initiates conversations about potential issues to create a collaborative environment for solving problems.
• Leads the project close out process, including creation and management of punch lists, tracking and controlling quality and costs for assigned scopes of work and scheduling inspections.
• Provides training and mentorship to others.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Project management

Lean process

Team leadership

Education

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

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

CMiC

Job description

JE Dunn is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to manage a project with oversight, applying JE Dunn processes and field execution on site in Austin, TX. This role supports the project team by coordinating safety, quality, procurement, scheduling and daily reporting to ensure successful completion.

The Senior Project Engineer will lead submittals, manage budgets and resources, mentor junior staff, and maintain strong collaboration with trades and stakeholders in a Lean, problem-solving environment.