Field Engineer

Southland Holdings

Lake Charles, LA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, Bid Packages, Change Requests/Orders, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction, Construction Administration, Construction Management, Contract Analysis, Contract Requirements, English Language, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Primavera, Process Management, Project Close-Out, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Purchasing/Procurement, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Spanish Language, Status Reports, Team Player
LOCATION
Lake Charles, LA
POSTED
7 days ago
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 contractor's 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
 

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