Design Project Engineer – Preconstruction & VDC

Southland Industries Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability income protection

Pre-tax flexible spending

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries in Fort Worth, TX seeks a preconstruction professional to manage design-build and design-assist projects, coordinating design schedules and interfacing with engineers, detailers, and VDC teams. You will assist in cost analyses, plan review, and QA/QC for construction documents.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Engineering or Construction Science, 3+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with Autodesk tools. EIT preferred; strong writing and communication skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Science, or equivalent technical training and related experience
• 3+ years of practical engineering or construction management experience
• Active EIT Certification preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent analytical and technical writing skills
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment while adhering to project deadlines
• Advanced computer proficiency, including MS Office and familiarity with Autodesk Products and Revit
• Exposure to calculations and design
• Exposure to Detailing/VDC requirements
• Understanding of building codes and standards
• Exposure to Project Life Cycle

Responsibilities

• Manages small-scale design-build and design-assist projects and/or internal facing phases of larger-scale projects.
• Develops and manages design schedules. Interfaces with other disciplines, contractors, architects, and project team members.
• Assists in contract review process for contracts between the company and customers and/or subconsultants.
• Manages the design process by coordinating with the engineering, detailing, and VDC teams in construction document development.
• Assists in determining the most efficient methods and solutions for complex engineering problems.
• Assists in plan and specification analysis to determine clear and consistent interpretations of construction documents.
• Manages the design QA/QC process.
• Provides basic scoping for cost impact studies or design optimizations. Redline exposure via project specific methods (CEB).
• Performs on-site field surveys to collect and deliver design and engineering data.
• Creates RFIs and submittals for the detailing process.

Job description

Southland Industries in Fort Worth, TX seeks a preconstruction professional to manage design-build and design-assist projects, coordinating design schedules and interfacing with engineers, detailers, and VDC teams. You will assist in cost analyses, plan review, and QA/QC for construction documents.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Engineering or Construction Science, 3+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with Autodesk tools. EIT preferred; strong writing and communication skills required.