Southland Holdings company is currently accepting resumes for a highly motivated Field Engineer to join our team in Lake Charles LA/Vinton LA/Beaumont TX Area.
This position requiring 1-3 years with heavy civil general contractor experience.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Receive, review, forward and track status of submittals.
- Assist in management of project permit process.
- Assist is preparation of bid packages and procurement.
- Receive and review change orders.
- Assist more senior civil engineers with entry level engineering tasks.
- Assist with performing onsite construction administration and construction observation services including reporting/monitoring contractors compliance with contract documents.
- Evaluates change order requests including design changes, specifications and drawing
- releases and reports status.
- Evaluates submittals of shop drawings, material data and samples and takes appropriate action based upon contract specifications.
- Reviews and processes as-built drawings to ensure that all changes during the course
- of construction are recorded.
- Completes project close out requirements in accordance with contract documents.
- Coordinates meeting agendas, prepares minutes and follows up on action items.
- Maintains effective and professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers
- and contractors.
- Executes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Construction/related degree with 1-3 years construction experience/heavy civil general contractor experience.
- Transportation experience is highly preferred.
- Ability to speak English and Spanish is a REQUIREMENT.
- Excellent computer skills and analytical ability.
- Experience working with Primavera P6, AutoCAD. Understanding of industrial construction process.
- Must have ability to interpret contract specifications and drawings. Knowledge of contract procedures and principles.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment.
- Ability to understand construction logic and sequencing of complex projects.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
Relevant experience can waive degree.
Benefits (Full-time):
- 401K & 401K Matching
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Referral Program
- Weekly payroll
For more than 100 years, hard-working, honest, innovative people have been building what has become SOUTHLAND HOLDINGS. We combine the strengths of five companies who share a dedication to building critical infrastructure projects which improve the environment and lives of those around us. Southland Holdings is an EEO employer - M/F/D/V