Field Engineer at Southland Holdings – Lake Charles, Louisiana

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 0-2 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 1-3 years 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 or Civil Engineering
Relevant experience can waive degree.
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