Project Engineer II

Position Summary

Provide business and administrative support to project management to facilitate the successful planning and coordination of activities on a designated project or group of projects. Assist PM in accomplishing goals and objectives within prescribed time frames and financial parameters.

Position Details

Assist in plan and specification analysis in order to determine clear and consistent interpretations of construction documents.

Assist project management with planning work schedule and projecting manpower needs.

Assist in the coordination of project personnel activities to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.

Advise project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, and the like. Assist in circumventing / resolving such problems as required.

Compose and / or edit letters, memos, reports, and procedures as required.

Oversee and / or process day-to-day administrative items (i.e., expense reports, supply requisitions, RFI's, submittals, shop drawings, procurement, quantity take-offs, etc.) per supervisor's authorization.

Prepare special reports, studies, and statistical analysis per supervisor's request. May require research, development and / or interpretation of data with little supervision or instruction.

Assist with monitoring subcontractors, project scheduling and cost control.

Assist with the research and preparation of field change requests to resolve design issues.

Participate in the continuous updating and accurate generation of as-built documents.

Attend project coordination and owner / contractor / architect / engineer meetings as required.

Assume a proactive approach to career development. Utilize available resources within Southland as well as request alternative instruction to help achieve project manager status.

Perform additional assignments as requested / needed.

Qualifications

4-yr mechanical engineering or construction science degree (or commensurate levels of technical training and related experience)

2+ years of construction management experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Outstanding organizational skills

Excellent MS Office skills and ability / desire to learn new software systems

OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)

Must be courteous, professional, diplomatic, and highly motivated

Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with any of Southland's partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family :

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)

Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability

Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance

Disability income protection insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time

Training / professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses

Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation's largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you're engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment : All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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