Field Engineer

Southland Holdings; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K & 401K Matching

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Referral Program

Weekly payroll

Job summary

Southland Holdings is seeking a Field Engineer for Lake Charles LA/Vinton LA/Beaumont TX Area with 1–3 years of heavy civil general contractor experience.

The role supports project teams with submittals, permits, bids, change orders, and construction administration. A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering is preferred, with strong communication and team skills.

Qualifications

• Construction/related degree with 1-3 years construction 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 and ability to interpret contract drawings/specs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment.
• Ability to understand construction logic and sequencing of complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, forward and track status of submittals.
• Assist in management of project permit process.
• Assist in preparation of bid packages and procurement.
• Receive and review change orders.
• Assist senior civil engineers with entry level tasks.
• Assist with onsite construction administration and observation services.
• Evaluate change order requests and submittals.
• Review as-built drawings and ensure changes are recorded.
• Complete project close out requirements.
• Coordinate meeting agendas and follow up on actions.
• Maintain relationships with owners, architects, engineers and contractors.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical ability

Bilingual English/Spanish

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Job description

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 1-3years 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 orCivil 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