Lead Project Engineer - MEP Systems

Southland Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending plans

Parental leave

Holidays and vacation

Training & memberships

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a project professional to support the project team on multiple, complex projects. You will serve as the lead technical resource on smaller projects, collaborating with management and stakeholders to maintain schedule and budget.

The role involves managing change orders, expediting materials, interpreting plans and specifications, and assembling submittal packages. You will procure equipment and services and participate in subcontractor selection, while resolving

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 communication

Written communication

Blueprint reading

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Minimum 3 years experience

Tools

CADD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking a project professional to support the project team on multiple, complex projects. You will serve as the lead technical resource on smaller projects, collaborating with management and stakeholders to maintain schedule and budget.

The role involves managing change orders, expediting materials, interpreting plans and specifications, and assembling submittal packages. You will procure equipment and services and participate in subcontractor selection, while resolving