Senior Project Engineer

About the role

The Senior Project Engineer will manage a small project or a component of a large or more complex project with oversight. This position will fully apply JE Dunn processes and tools to manage aspects of project management, administration, and field execution for projects. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn.

As part of the Advanced Facilities Group (AFG), you'll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, including Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects, growing your career alongside a diverse team of industry professionals.

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 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 necessary documentation.
• Posts drawings and specifications with the most recent information.
• Organizes and participates in various project meetings.
• Prepares and disseminates required documentation as appropriate.
• Coordinates and inspects work and prepares reports including project daily reports, weekly progress reports, unit reporting, percentage complete, daily manpower, production schedules, and equipment tracking.
• 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 to support the scheduling process.
• Oversees the close out of projects, including punch lists, operations and maintenance manuals, and as-built drawings.
• 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.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the various functions and support roles across the company.
• Collaborates and demonstrates teamwork in a project setting.
• Implements Lean practices into regular activities.
• Implements best practices for identifying, developing, and integrating self-perform opportunities into the project.
• 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 and product changes.
• 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 portions of the project.
• Analyzes and reports production statistics for key project components.
• Manages project risks such as subcontractor performance, financials, and resource allocation.
• Coordinates meetings such as pre-planning, post-construction, 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, and scheduling inspections.
• Provides training and mentorship to others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field. Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 3+ years of construction experience.
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management/accounting software.
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.
• Understanding of the fundamentals of construction management means and methods.
• Knowledge of project processes and how each supports successful project completion.
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project.
• 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.

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• May require periods of travel and/or relocation.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Assignment location may include project sites and/or in the office.
• Frequent activities: Standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling.
• Occasional activities: Sitting, viewing computer screen.

Benefits

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Click here for benefits details.