Applications Specialist

Southland Industries Inc.; Haltom City (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Term life and AD&D insurance

Disability income protection

Flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Training/professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries seeks a senior steam specialist to provide expertise across Estimating, Engineering, VDC, Field, Service and Commissioning teams. You will develop steam-related opportunities with clients and guide standards, projects and personnel.

You will lead preconstruction engagements, mentor staff, and ensure designs comply with Southland standards, while shaping steam design practices and contributing to QA/QC throughout the project life cycle.

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 skills
• Ability to plan construction projects from beginning to end and understand design impact on construction
• Active participation in design charettes and guiding Engineering Team
• Develop scopes of work for project development
• Foster and develop less-experienced personnel
• Develop steam training programs and share knowledge
• Strong leadership and motivational skills across departments

Responsibilities

• Represent the Southland team as a subject matter expert to external project teams during preconstruction phases
• Initiate and maintain engagement during preconstruction to ensure high-quality steam guidance
• Communicate steam requirements to business development, engineering, estimating, and construction PMs
• Mentor on complex designs and serve as SME on applicable projects
• Provide insights into steam scope impacts on design schedules and construction schedules
• Contribute to steam aspects of RFPs for design or construction services
• Issue RFPs and contracts to consultants for subconsultant design services
• Ensure project docs comply with contract requirements and standards
• Develop Southland steam design and construction standards
• Identify risks and plan to mitigate across project phases
• Train and mentor personnel coordinating design and construction efforts
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, specs and design instructions
• Research and analyze new materials and equipment
• Identify options to satisfy client requirements and minimize costs
• Lead development of standards, methods, processes and procedures
• Write technical narratives for steam design standards and lessons learned
• Contribute to QA/QC and provide feedback for quality improvement
• Provide direction for on-site surveys to collect steam design data
• Determine methods/solutions for complex steam applications
• Support business development with steam expertise and conceptual designs
• Perform additional assignments as needed

Skills

Steam design

Construction knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Project life cycle

Autodesk familiarity

BIM knowledge

MS Office

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Autodesk products

BIM software

MS Office suite

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

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,

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.