Senior Project Engineer

Job Summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Houston to manage a small project or an assigned portion of a larger project with oversight. The role supports project administration, field execution, safety, quality, scheduling, procurement, and closeout while preparing for advancement to Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support safety, quality assurance, estimating, change management, and field production tracking.
• Coordinate drawings, specifications, submittals, procurement logs, deliveries, project meetings, inspections, and progress reporting.
• Prepare estimates, scopes of work, schedules, purchase orders, and project administration records.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor coordination, pay applications, project risks, and production statistics.
• Lead assigned project closeout activities, including punch lists, inspections, as-built documentation, and operations and maintenance manuals.
• Use Lean practices, construction technology, project management software, and accounting systems.
• Train and mentor team members while building effective relationships with trades, subcontractors, vendors, and project leadership.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• At least 3 years of construction experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management and accounting software, and required construction technology.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, Lean principles, self-perform work, labor productivity, project processes, and trade scopes.
• Ability to communicate effectively, collaborate across teams, lead production efforts, and optimize project productivity.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and work in project-site or office environments, including non-traditional hours when project needs require.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a professional non-union position with JE Dunn's benefits package. The assignment may require travel or relocation.

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