Field Engineer, Mission Critical

Role Summary

The Field Engineer 2 supports construction activities for routine projects and ensures the planned work of the crew is performed efficiently and effectively. This position completes tasks personally and supervises a crew as a foreman, supporting JE Dunn's strategy, vision, and values.

• 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 through commitment to an injury‑free environment.
• Works with tools and executes self‑perform work while embedded as part of a crew of craftsmen.
• Acquires knowledge about best‑practice standards and fundamentals for building and construction techniques through on‑the‑job training and regular work assignments.
• Builds relationships and develops communication skills with tradespeople and project team members.
• Develops understanding of various functions and support roles across the company and their contribution to project success.
• Applies company standards for specific equipment use in building processes.
• Collaborates with others and demonstrates teamwork.
• Incorporates Lean practices into daily activities.
• Participates in meetings such as weekly work plans as warranted by business needs and site practices.

• Plans, executes and reports self‑perform work.
• Pre‑plans crew activities, fulfills daily task plan requirements, completes look‑ahead schedule, and provides updates to supervisor.
• Creates and implements project safety plans, ensuring compliance through training, toolbox talks, and communication with safety representatives.
• Helps control costs by seeking process improvements.
• Ensures quality for assigned tasks by assisting with project quality assurance and control activities.
• Assists with material and other cost (MOC) and equipment analysis.
• Works on site with the superintendent to monitor crew size, self‑perform packaging, and collaborate with contractors.
• Participates in punch lists, city inspections, safety reviews, quality reviews, and prepares necessary documentation.
• Leads or participates in planning meetings such as weekly work plans and look‑aheads.
• Acquires additional knowledge of company functions and support roles to coordinate project needs.
• Leads Lean construction practices such as the last‑planner system.
• Participates in planning sequencing and coordination of all crafts.

• Perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Acquire layout skills.
• Understand crane flagging and rigging.
• Know organizational structure and available resources.
• Know methods of construction management.
• Understand Lean process and philosophy.
• Use JE Dunn construction technology.
• Apply fundamentals of construction management methods.
• Understand self‑perform and labor productivity.
• Assess and optimize project productivity.
• Know specific trades and scopes of work.
• Build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field (Preferred).
• Participation in a federally required training or apprenticeship program, depending on location (Preferred).
• Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

• 2+ years construction experience (Required).
• 0‑2 years construction supervision experience (Preferred).

The position is Professional Non‑Union and includes the company benefits package.

JE Dunn Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Background screening, drug‑free workplace. JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. For accommodations requests, contact