Project Engineer Two Jobs in Louisiana (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary

This position requires frequent travel and onsite work at Federal customer locations, including remote locations across the United States.

This position is responsible for supporting the project team on larger construction projects. The role assists a project manager or managers to successfully coordinate a project using the necessary engineering, labor, equipment, materials, tools, and subcontracted services. Maximize project team’s effectiveness and efficiency by utilizing own organizational skills to provide basic project support to senior project management staff.

Position Details

• Generally, supports a larger construction project; serves as a project resource on smaller projects or supports
• multiple projects.
• Keeps management and stakeholders informed on all issues affecting project timeline and budget.
• Assists with project scheduling, billing and change order paperwork management.
• Provides interpretation of plans and specifications for the construction project team.
• In conjunction with the PM and the Construction Engineer estimates the impact of project changes.
• Assembles submittal packages and other required project documentation.
• Assists with procurement of equipment, materials, subcontractors, and other project related services.
• Analyzes and resolves basic construction related questions and issues.

Qualifications 

• Four-year degree in related field, or applicable experience.
• 3+ years’ experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of building systems such as HVAC, lighting, controls, generation, and water systems.
• Ability to read design and construction plans, project submittals, control diagrams, etc.
• Intermediate ERP skills to include inquiring, reviewing and printing job cost reports.
• Good project financial acumen.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel and Microsoft Projects.
• Works at a project site.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits 

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For California this ranges from $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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