Applications Specialist

Southland Industries, Inc.; Haltom City (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Term life, AD&D insurance

Disability income protection

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Job summary

Southland Industries in Haltom City, TX seeks a senior steam systems expert to guide preconstruction, engineering and field teams. You will develop steam design standards, mentor staff, and provide technical direction on complex projects from concept to commissioning.

The role requires 15+ years in steam applications, strong leadership and communication, and the ability to shape schedules, risk plans and design narratives.

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering degree or commensurate levels of technical training and related experience.
• 10+ years experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management.
• Ideal candidate would have 15+ years of experience in steam applications.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan construction projects from beginning to end to realize impact of design decisions.
• Ability to mentor Southland personnel and guide Engineering Team.
• Proficiency with Autodesk products and BIM; strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Southland team as a subject matter expert to external project teams during preconstruction.
• Initiate and maintain engagement during preconstruction to deliver high-quality steam guidance.
• Communicate steam requirements with business development, engineering, estimating, and construction PM.
• Mentor staff and serve as steam SME on complex projects.
• Provide insight into steam scope impacts on design schedule and participate in scheduling.
• Issue RFPs and contracts to consultants for subconsultant design services.
• Ensure project documents comply with contract requirements and Southland standards.
• Develop Southland steam design and construction standards.
• Identify risks and plan mitigation across project phases.
• Train and mentor personnel coordinating design and construction efforts.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and design instructions.
• Research materials/equipment and evaluate options to optimize cost and performance.
• Lead the development of standards, methods, and procedures; host training.
• Write narratives to capture steam design standards and lessons learned.
• Participate in QA/QC to deliver high-quality projects on time.
• Direct on-site field surveys for steam design data collection.
• Determine methods/solutions for complex steam applications and optimal resolutions.
• Provide steam expertise to BD during pursuit of projects and support estimating concepts.
• Perform additional assignments as requested.

Skills

Strong leadership

Excellent communication

Project management

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Construction knowledge

Education

4-year engineering degree

Tools

Autodesk products

BIM requirements

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

Provide expertise in steam applications to Estimating, Engineering, VDC, Field, Service and Commissioning teams. Develop new business opportunities related to steam applications with new and existing clients. Provide technical guidance to all of Southland in the development of standards, projects, and people.

Position Details

• Represent the Southland team as a subject matter expert to external project teams during preconstruction phase of projects (A/E, GC, Owner, other disciplines).
• Initiate and maintain engagement during the preconstruction phase of a project to ensure the delivery of high-quality expertise to facilitate successful construction activities within the prescribed time frames. Make presentations when necessary.
• Communicate and manage goals and requirements of steam application with business development, engineering, estimating, and construction project management.
• Mentor and provide guidance on complex designs and technical issues. Serve as steam subject matter expert on projects that require such expertise.
• Provide insight into impacts of steam scope of work on project design schedule and participate in creation of construction schedule.
• Provide insight into steam aspects of Request for Proposal for design or construction services.
• Issue Request for Proposals and contracts to Professional Service consultants including architects and other engineering disciplines for subconsultant design services.
• For steam scope of work on projects, ensure project documents are in compliance with contract requirements and Southland standards.
• Develop Southland steam design and construction standards.
• Identify, assess, and plan to avoid or counteract risk in all phases of assigned projects.
• Train and mentor Southland personnel while coordinating design and construction efforts to aid in development of their skills.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instruction.
• Research and analyze new materials and equipment (functionality, performance, reliability, quality, cost and contract conformance).
• Identify design, process and equipment options that can satisfy client requirements, minimize costs and limit potential operational problems.
• Lead developing standards, methods, processes and procedures. Develop and host training classes as required.
• Write technical narratives to capture steam design standards, lessons learned, and constructability input.
• Actively participate in the design QA/QC process to deliver high-quality projects within the prescribed time frames. Provide meaningful feedback on the content within the documents to aid in quality improvement.
• Provide direction for preparation of on-site field surveys to collect or deliver steam design and engineering data.
• Determine methods and solutions for complex steam applications and identify the most efficient and acceptable resolution.
• Provide steam expertise to business development teams during pursuit of projects. Develop conceptual designs to support estimating.
• Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

Qualifications

• 4-yr. engineering degree (or commensurate levels of technical training and related experience)
• Extensive (10+ years) experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management
• Ideal candidate would have 15+ years of experience in steam applications
• Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills
• Able to conceptually plan construction projects from beginning to end to fully realize how design decisions will impact construction
• Ability to actively participate in design charettes and guide Engineering Team to efficient project development
• Ability to develop scopes of work for project development
• Ability to foster and develop less-experienced Southland personnel
• Develop and structure steam training programs to effectively share knowledge and develop inexperienced employees
• Strong leadership and motivational skills to maximize team performance across various departments and job positions
• Excellent analytical and technical writing skills
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Detailed understanding of steam system costs
• Detailed understanding of steam design and systems within all MEP markets (i.e. New Work, Industrial, and Existing Buildings)
• Extensive knowledge of steam design techniques
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• Advanced computer proficiency, including MS Office
• Familiarity with Autodesk Products
• Understanding of BIM requirements
• Detailed understanding of Project Life Cycle

Benefits

• 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.

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.

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.

Job Location Haltom City, Texas, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular

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