About this role
Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.
By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.
Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.
Role Summary
The Field Engineer 1 will work with tools to complete and support routine construction and field execution responsibilities for construction projects, while learning 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 working with tools and punch lists and executing self-perform work while collaborating with others as part of a crew of craftsmen. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
- Autonomy and Decision Making: Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
- Career Path: Field Engineer 2.
Key Role Responsibilities - Core
FIELD ENGINEER – TRADE FAMILY - CORE
- Actively participates in all aspects of the project-specific safety plan and culture.
- Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company’s safety culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
- Works with tools and executes self-perform work while embedded as part of a crew of craftsmen to complete specific assigned tasks on a project.
- Acquires knowledge about company best practice standards and fundamentals for building and construction techniques through hands on, on-the-job training and regular work assignments.
- Builds relationships and develops communication and interpersonal skills with trades people and project team members such as foreman, journeymen, superintendents, subcontractors, etc.
- Develops understanding about the various functions and support roles across the company, and how each contributes to the success of a project.
- Learns and applies company standards for how specific equipment is used for specific building processes.
- Collaborates with others and demonstrates teamwork.
- Learns and incorporates Lean practices into daily activities.
- Participates in various meetings such as weekly work plans, as warranted by business needs and site practices.
Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core
N/A
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
- Communication skills, verbal and written.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Acquire knowledge in layout skills.
- Knowledge of crane flagging and rigging.
- Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.
- Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management.
- Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
- Acquire knowledge of productivity rates.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred).
- Participation in a federally required training or apprenticeship program, depending upon location (Preferred).
- In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Experience
- 0-2 years construction experience (Preferred).
Working Environment
Benefits Information
The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Union. Please click the link below for more details.
This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [email protected]
JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Other facts
About J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P
JE Dunn Construction is a family- and employee-owned company and the sixth-largest domestic general contractor in the United States, with 26 offices nationwide. We provide construction management, design-build, and integrated construction services across a wide range of markets. From design and preconstruction through closeout, we work in close partnership with our clients to deliver safe, high-quality projects nationwide. Building authentic partnerships and a shared commitment to doing the right thing guides our work.
John Ernest (Ernie) Dunn founded JE Dunn Construction Company in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1924. His philosophy was simple: Treat people fairly and offer clients quality service at a fair price. His vision and approach to conducting business still influence our people and our work today.
Since our founding, JE Dunn has grown into a trusted partner with offices in 17 states. Our longevity and continued growth are a direct result of our people and the relationships they build every day. We take a resolute responsibility for our role in each project and for the communities we serve.
At JE Dunn, people come first. As an employee-owned construction company, we’ve spent more than 100 years creating a culture of inclusion and belonging. Our success is powered by our people and our shared commitment to doing the right thing, giving back, and building authentic partnerships in the communities where we live and work. These principles drive our vision to enrich lives through inspired people and places.
We believe successful projects start with people. Our teams take time to understand each client’s journey and remain flexible, accountable, and transparent from start to finish. Through unmatched communication and ongoing collaboration, we bring the right people and the right tools together to support informed decisions, reduce risk, and deliver outcomes aligned with project goals.
Ready to work with us? Learn more at jedunn.com.
What you'll do
- The Field Engineer 1 will support routine construction tasks and learn construction fundamentals while collaborating with a crew of craftsmen. Responsibilities include participating in safety plans, executing self-perform work, and developing communication skills with project team members.
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