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The Project Engineer 1 will complete and support 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 implementing and carrying out 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. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn. 

• Autonomy and Decision Making: Makes decisions on assigned area of responsibility, provides recommendations and refers exceptions to supervisor, as needed.
• Career Path: Project Engineer 2

PROJECT ENGINEERING FAMILY - CORE
    Learns and actively participates in all 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.
    Participates with project QA/QC planning to ensure quality for assigned tasks.
    Learns and 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 support a variety of 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 the necessary documentation.
    Posts drawings and specifications with most recent information.
    Organizes and participates in various project meetings. Prepares and disseminates required documentation as appropriate.
    Participates and prepares a variety of reports including project daily reports, weekly progress reports, unit reporting, percentage complete, daily manpower, production schedules, equipment tracking, etc., in order to support the project.
    Performs periodic 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 back to the project team to support the scheduling process. 
    Supports the close out of projects, including but not limited to the punch list, operations and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, etc.
    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 such as foreman, journeymen, superintendents, subcontractors, etc. 
    Develops an understanding about the various functions and support roles across the company and how each contributes to the success of a project.  
    Collaborates and demonstrates teamwork in project setting.
    Learns and incorporates Lean practices into regular activities.
    Learns about best practices for identifying, developing and integrating self-perform opportunities into the project. 
 

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• Ability to perform work accurately and 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

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

• Entry level construction experience

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