Lead Project Engineer – Complex MEP Projects

Southland Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a project support lead to assist the project team on multiple projects, acting as a key technical resource on smaller projects. You will collaborate with management to track timelines and budgets, manage change orders, expedite materials, interpret plans, assemble submittals, procure equipment and services, and support subcontractor selection.

The role emphasizes analyzing complex questions and providing guidance on project documentation and operations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent education, training and experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience
• In-depth knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as general understanding of system operations.
• Ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office, such as Excel

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with management and stakeholders and keeps them informed on all issues affecting project timeline and budget.
• Manages change orders. Ensures they are completed accurately and tracked as required.
• Expedites material as needed. Estimates the impact of project changes.
• Provides interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Assembles complete submittal packages and other required project documentation information.
• Procures equipment and materials and services; and participates in selection and hiring of subcontractors.
• Analyzes and resolves more complex questions and problems as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Reading mechanical and plumbing plans

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CADD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking a project support lead to assist the project team on multiple projects, acting as a key technical resource on smaller projects. You will collaborate with management to track timelines and budgets, manage change orders, expedite materials, interpret plans, assemble submittals, procure equipment and services, and support subcontractor selection.

The role emphasizes analyzing complex questions and providing guidance on project documentation and operations,