Design Technician - Structured Cabling Systems

Role Summary

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: PE1 > PE2 > Senior PE > Design Manager 1

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

PROJECT ENGINEER FAMILY - CORE

• Performs 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.
• Coordinates with project QA/QC planning to ensure quality for assigned tasks.
• Participates in the estimating and change management process and tools, including quantity take-off and review of subcontractor proposals.
•  Makes decisions on the selection of subcontractors and vendors.
• Coordinates approved purchase orders for timing and delivery to support project completion material purchases, project changes, and repairs where appropriate to support project completion.
• Posts drawings and specifications with most recent information.
• Organizes and participates in various project meetings. Prepares and disseminates required documentation as appropriate.
• Performs job site observations with project leadership.
• Provides progress updates and reports back to the project team to support the scheduling process.
• May provide oversight to assigned to close out aspects of the project
• Oversees, including but not limited to the punch list, operations and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, etc.
• Abides by 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.
• Demonstrates an understanding of 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.
• Implements Lean practices into regular activities.
• Implements best practices for identifying, developing and integrating self-perform opportunities into the project.
• Reporting, plan their own schedules, within the parameters of work scope.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, systems engineering or related field (not required)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 2-3 years' field or design experience in structured cabling systems
• RCDD Certification (preferred)
• Manufacturers Certified Training (from one or more of the following):
  • Panduit
  • Leviton
  • Commscope
  • Belden

Working Environment

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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