Design Project Engineer

Southland Industries•Houston, TX

26d

About The Position

Responsible for the preconstruction process of design-build and design-assist projects. Manages project design and detailing schedule, monitors design development and detailing progress, and manages the financial aspects of the design contract to deliver high-quality projects within the prescribed time frames and costs. Manages small-scale design-build and design-assist projects and/or internal facing phases of larger-scale projects. Ensures the delivery of high-quality projects within the prescribed time frames. Manages the input and output of accurate project data in various corporate and project tracking systems. Develops and manages design schedules. Interfaces directly with other disciplines, contractors, architects, and project team members. Assists in contract review process for contracts between the company and customers and/or subconsultants. Manages the design process by coordinating with the engineering, detailing, and VDC teams in construction document development. Assists in determining the most efficient methods and solutions for complex engineering problems. Assists in plan and specification analysis to determine clear and consistent interpretations of construction documents. Manages the design QA/QC process. Provides basic scoping for cost impact studies or design optimizations. Redline exposure via project specific methods (CEB). Performs on-site field surveys to collect and deliver design and engineering data. Creates RFIs and submittals for the detailing process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Science, or equivalent technical training and related experience
3+ years of practical engineering or construction management experience
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent analytical and technical writing skills
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment while adhering to project deadlines
Advanced computer proficiency, including MS Office and familiarity with Autodesk Products and Revit
Exposure to calculations and design
Exposure to Detailing/VDC requirements
Understanding of building codes and standards
Exposure to Project Life Cycle

Nice To Haves

Active EIT Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Manages project design and detailing schedule
Monitors design development and detailing progress
Manages the financial aspects of the design contract
Ensures the delivery of high-quality projects within the prescribed time frames
Manages the input and output of accurate project data in various corporate and project tracking systems
Develops and manages design schedules
Interfaces directly with other disciplines, contractors, architects, and project team members
Assists in contract review process for contracts between the company and customers and/or subconsultants
Manages the design process by coordinating with the engineering, detailing, and VDC teams in construction document development
Assists in determining the most efficient methods and solutions for complex engineering problems
Assists in plan and specification analysis to determine clear and consistent interpretations of construction documents
Manages the design QA/QC process
Provides basic scoping for cost impact studies or design optimizations
Performs on-site field surveys to collect and deliver design and engineering data
Creates RFIs and submittals for the detailing process

Benefits

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