IT Project Engineer jobs in Lake Charles, LA

Southland Holdings is currently accepting resumes for experienced Project Engineers for our Louisiana division. We are looking for someone with knowledge in Louisiana Dept of Transportation and large bridge project with aspects of roadway and marine work. 

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Receive, review, forward and track status of submittals.
• Assist in management of project permit process.
• Assisting management with field & office operations such as ordering of materials and quality control
• 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, submission of correspondence to the owner and quantity fracking.
• 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 4  years of US DOT construction experience
• Excellent computer skills and analytical ability
• Experience working with Primavera P6, AutoCad
• Understanding of industrial construction process
• Prefer - Experience in civil, infrastructure to include: Tunneling, heavy highway, DOT projects, pipeline, water treatment, marine, etc.)
• 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 US 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

Building Great Things. For more than 120 years, hard-working, honest, innovative people have been forming what has become the Southland family of companies. We combine the strengths of FIVE subsidiaries that share a dedication to delivering critical infrastructure projects that improve the environment and lives of those around us. You can find the mark of our specialized Infrastructure legacy across all 50 states to ALL OF NORTH AMERICA and more than 60 countries.

Southland Holdings is an EEO employer - M/F/D/V