Traveling Project Engineer, Advanced Industries (Semiconductor)

About the role

JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you'll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.

The Project Engineer 2 will complete and support routine construction and field execution responsibilities for construction projects utilizing construction fundamentals and company best practice standards, processes, resources and tools. This position will be responsible for participating in many facets of the construction process, such as general construction management, punch lists and executing self-perform work, in order to understand the building process and how JE Dunn executes projects. This is a Traveling Project Engineer role with the initial assignment in Essex Junction, VT.

Responsibilities

Core Project Engineering

• Learn and actively participate in all aspects of the company’s safety and quality plans and culture, demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others
• Participate with project QA/QC planning to ensure quality for assigned tasks
• Learn and participate in the estimating and change management process and tools, including quantity take-off and review of subcontractor proposals
• Work on site with the project team to support tasks such as monitoring crew size, self-perform hours, materials, quantity and equipment
• Participate in activities such as punch lists, city inspections, safety reviews, quality reviews and preparation of necessary documentation
• Post drawings and specifications with most recent information
• Organize and participate in various project meetings
• Prepare and disseminate required documentation as appropriate
• Participate and prepare a variety of reports including project daily reports, weekly progress reports, unit reporting, percentage complete, daily manpower, production schedules, equipment tracking, etc.
• Perform periodic job site observations with project leadership
• Create procurement logs based on the project schedule and specification requirements
• Track shop drawings and follow up with deliveries as directed by the project team
• Provide progress updates and reports back to the project team to support the scheduling process
• Support the close out of projects, including punch list, operations and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, etc.
• Utilize 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 (foremen, journeymen, superintendents, subcontractors, etc.)
• Develop an understanding of the various functions and support roles across the company and how each contributes to project success
• Collaborate and demonstrate teamwork in project setting
• Learn and incorporate Lean practices into regular activities
• Learn best practices for identifying, developing and integrating self-perform opportunities into the project

Additional Core Responsibilities (Project Engineer 2)

• Participate in implementing project safety plans and ensure a culture of compliance through training, toolbox talks and communication with Safety Representatives
• Support the preparation of estimates, schedules, work plans, daily logs, etc.
• Pre-plan crew activities, fulfill requirements of the daily task plan, complete look-ahead schedule and provide updates to project superintendent
• Support and/or complete job set-up and project administration in CMiC and other company technologies
• Participate with project team in managing subcontractor(s) scope of work
• Coordinate with internal project support functions as directed by project team
• Control costs by evaluating and improving processes of assigned tasks
• Assist with the development and maintenance of project crew schedule
• Provide analysis for MOC (Materials and Other Costs) and equipment on project site
• Support and participate in training and mentoring less experienced project team members

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written
• 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 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 build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field. In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

2+ years construction experience.

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift at least 50 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)
• Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
• Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen

Benefits

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

Pay

Base compensation for the Traveling Project Engineer, Advanced Industries role in US-VT is between $83,000 and $104,000, depending on experience, and may be more than this range for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive a target bonus based on both individual and company performance.

Schedule

This is a traveling role with the initial assignment in Essex Junction, VT. Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs and may require periods of travel and/or relocation.