Project Engineer 2 - Concrete

J.E Dunn Construction Group - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Oklahoma City, OK

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Project Engineer 2 at JE Dunn will play a crucial role in supporting routine construction and field execution responsibilities for various construction projects. This position is designed to utilize construction fundamentals and the company's best practice standards, processes, resources, and tools. The Project Engineer 2 will engage in multiple facets of the construction process, including general construction management, punch lists, and executing self-perform work. This hands-on experience is essential for understanding the building process and how JE Dunn executes its projects. All activities undertaken by the Project Engineer 2 will align with the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn, ensuring that the company’s commitment to quality and safety is upheld throughout the project lifecycle. In this role, the Project Engineer 2 will be expected to make decisions regarding their assigned areas of responsibility, providing recommendations to their supervisor and referring exceptions as necessary. The career path for this position may lead to roles such as Senior Project Engineer or Superintendent 1, offering opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the company. The Project Engineer 2 will also be responsible for implementing project safety plans, ensuring compliance through training and communication with Safety Representatives. This position will require participation in estimating and change management processes, including quantity take-offs and reviewing subcontractor proposals. The Project Engineer 2 will coordinate with project teams to monitor crew sizes, self-perform hours, materials, and equipment, ensuring that all project tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. Additionally, the role involves preparing various reports, participating in project meetings, and maintaining communication with tradespeople and project team members to foster collaboration and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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.
• Coordinate with project QA/QC planning to ensure quality for assigned tasks.
• Participate in the estimating and change management process and tools, including quantity take-off and review of subcontractor proposals.
• Make decisions on the selection of subcontractors and vendors.
• Coordinate approved purchase orders for timing and delivery to support project completion material purchases, project changes, and repairs where appropriate to support project completion.
• Work on site with the project team to carry out a variety of 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 prepare the necessary documentation.
• Post drawings and specifications with most recent information.
• Organize and participate in various project meetings. Prepare and disseminate required documentation as appropriate.
• Coordinate and inspect work 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 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.
• Oversee aspects of project close out including punch list, operations and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, etc.
• Abide by 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 such as foreman, journeymen, superintendents, subcontractors, etc.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the various functions and support roles across the company and how each contributes to the success of a project.
• Collaborate and demonstrate teamwork in project setting.
• Implement Lean practices into regular activities.
• Implement best practices for identifying, developing and integrating self-perform opportunities into the project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field.
• 2+ 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Professional Non-Union benefits package
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities