JE Dunn Construction is a family and employee-owned commercial general contractor with expertise in preconstruction, construction management, and program management services. They focus on healthcare, office, higher education, mission critical, and advanced industry projects utilizing Lean construction and a collaborative project delivery approach. With a revenue of $3 billion for 2016, they are ranked as the 11th largest domestic building contractor in the nation by Engineering News-Record.
JE Dunn’s Portland office has been in operation since 1992. They relocated our office to the Pearl District in 2015, offering employees a more collaborative and sustainable work environment. JE Dunn’s Portland office was recently named an Oregon Business Magazine Top 100 Best Company and Top100 Greenest Workplace in Oregon, promoting their culture of teamwork and community involvement.
What is the overall mission of JE Dunn?
Our vision is to be an indispensable business partner for our clients by first understanding their purpose, goals, and customers then delivering transformational solutions with certainty of results. Being an indispensable business partner means working with clients to make the right decisions for their organizations, goals and projects.
We exist to enrich lives through inspired people and places. We enrich lives through our community service work, our development programs for employees, and most importantly through the people who use the buildings we have the privilege of building. We have found that inspired people build inspired places, which create and foster inspiration in the communities they serve.
What is the key focus of JE Dunn this year?
JE Dunn is committed to delivering the best project outcomes for all clients and creating the best work environment and opportunities for our employees. We will continue our focus on advanced construction technology, talented professionals, and building a strong safety culture.
Why do you find your relationship with AGC valuable?Â
JE Dunn’s relationship with AGC is valuable in keeping us connected in the construction community. AGC provides mentorship and an opportunity for leadership growth. The strong relationships with fellow members and staff cultivate an environment where sharing ideas and collectively resolving issues improves the industry as a whole. Topics on safety, labor relations, training, legislation, and networking opportunities at AGC events are invaluable resources for our company and industry.
What is a project the JE Dunn has been key part of?
JE Dunn began construction on the long-awaited Multnomah County Health Department Headquarters (Gladys McCoy Building) in February of 2017. The new nine-story Headquarters is approximately 159,000 SF and located in Old Town/Chinatown across the street from Portland’s Union Station. The building will house critical services, including specialty clinics, laboratory, pharmacy, and administration spaces.
The high-profile project is a collaborative effort between Multnomah County, the Portland Development Commission, Shiels Obletz Johnsen, ZGF, and JE Dunn. To support neighborhood partners and engage local businesses during construction, the project team is volunteering with the adjacent Bud Clark Commons and working closely with the Clean & Safe District to help keep the surrounding area secure. In addition, meals for meetings and events are catered through locally owned Wilfs Restaurant, housed across the street in Union Station. The Multnomah County Health Department Headquarters is a vital addition to the community and JE Dunn is excited to be a part of the collaborative team that is helping to build it.
What is one important fact about JE Dunn that you would want us to take away?
JE Dunn is invested in the communities where we live and work. The majority of our employees spend time throughout the year volunteering with organizations that foster educational and youth development, sustainability efforts, arts and cultural foundations, home and neighborhood improvements, and many more. The environment we strive for not only produces a lasting and quality product, but also encourages charitable contributions among employees.