Field Engineer 2 (Union)

JEDunn • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Field Engineer 2 will support construction activities for routine projects and ensure that the planned work of the crew is performed efficiently and effectively. This position will be responsible for completing tasks personally and by supervising a crew as a working foreman. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred).
• Participation in a federally required training or apprenticeship program, depending upon location (Preferred).
• 2+ years construction experience (Required).
• 0-2 years construction supervision experience (Preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to acquire knowledge in layout skills.
• Knowledge of crane flagging and rigging.
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management.
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
• Proficiency in required JE Dunn 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 acquire knowledge of productivity rates.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in all aspects of the project-specific safety plan and culture.
• Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company's safety culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
• Works with tools and executes self-perform work while embedded as part of a crew of craftsmen to complete specific assigned tasks on a project.
• Acquires knowledge about company best practice standards and fundamentals for building and construction techniques through hands on, on-the-job training and regular work assignments.
• Builds relationships and develops communication and interpersonal skills with trades people and project team members such as foreman, journeymen, superintendents, subcontractors, etc.
• Develops understanding about the various functions and support roles across the company, and how each contributes to the success of a project.
• Learns and applies company standards for how specific equipment is used for specific building processes.
• Collaborates with others and demonstrates teamwork.
• Learns and incorporates Lean practices into daily activities.
• Participates in various meetings such as weekly work plans, as warranted by business needs and site practices.
• Plans, executes and reports self-perform work.
• Pre-plans crew activities, fulfills the requirements of the daily task plan, completes look ahead schedule and provides updates to supervisor.
• Participates in creating and implementing project safety plans and ensures compliance, through a variety of methods such as training, tool box talks and communication with safety representatives.
• Helps control costs by looking for ways to improve the process.
• Ensures quality for assigned tasks by assisting with project quality assurance/quality control activities.
• Assists with MOC (Material and Other Costs) and equipment analysis.
• Works on site with the superintendent to assist with a variety of tasks such as monitoring crew size, self-perform packaging and working with contractors.
• Participates in activities such as punch lists, city inspections, safety reviews, quality reviews and prepares the necessary documentation.
• Participates and/or leads components of planning meetings such as weekly work plans and lookaheads.
• Acquires and relies on additional knowledge about the various functions and support roles across the company to coordinate with others to meet various project needs.
• Participates in and/or leads components of various Lean construction practices such as last planner system, etc.
• Participates in planning components of the sequencing and coordination of all crafts.

Benefits

• Professional Union benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees