Field Engineer - Construction jobs in Omaha, NE

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.

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.

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• 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.

• 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.

• 0-2 years construction experience (Preferred).