Project Engineer, Advanced Industries

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Essex Junction, VT

6d•$75,000 - $93,000

About The Position

The Project Engineer 1 supports construction and field execution for projects using construction fundamentals and company best-practice standards, processes, resources, and tools. The role helps carry out general construction management, punch-list work, and self-perform activities to develop an understanding of the building process and JE Dunn’s project execution practices. The position supports the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn and is part of the Advanced Facilities Group, which works on industrial and manufacturing, data center, and semiconductor projects. The Project Engineer works with the project team on site and supports safety, quality, estimating, change management, project documentation, procurement, scheduling, reporting, and closeout. The role collaborates with tradespeople and project team members and learns company practices, Lean methods, and how self-perform opportunities are identified and integrated into projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Entry-level construction experience.
Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.
Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
Knowledge of required construction technology.
Ability to apply fundamentals of construction management means and methods.
Knowledge of self-perform work and labor productivity.
Ability to assess and optimize project productivity.
Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external team members.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.
May require periods of travel and/or relocation.

Responsibilities

Learn and participate in company safety and quality plans and culture, demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment and mentoring others through individual actions.
Participate in project QA/QC planning for assigned tasks.
Learn and participate in estimating and change management processes and tools, including quantity take-offs and review of subcontractor proposals.
Support the on-site project team by monitoring crew size, self-perform hours, materials, quantities, and equipment.
Participate in punch lists, city inspections, safety reviews, quality reviews, and preparation of required documentation.
Post drawings and specifications with the most recent information.
Organize and participate in project meetings and prepare and distribute required documentation.
Prepare and participate in project reports, including daily and weekly progress reports, unit reporting, percentage complete, daily manpower, production schedules, and equipment tracking.
Perform periodic job-site observations with project leadership.
Create procurement logs based on project schedules and specification requirements; track shop drawings and follow up on deliveries as directed.
Provide progress updates and reports to the project team to support scheduling.
Support project closeout, including punch lists, operations and maintenance manuals, and as-built drawings.
Use company best-practice standards and fundamentals for building and construction techniques.
Build relationships and develop communication and interpersonal skills with tradespeople and project team members, including foremen, journeymen, superintendents, and subcontractors.
Develop an understanding of company functions and support roles and how they contribute to project success.
Collaborate and demonstrate teamwork in the project setting.
Learn and incorporate Lean practices into regular activities.
Learn best practices for identifying, developing, and integrating self-perform opportunities into projects.