Project Engineer/Field Engineer- Entry Level

Southland Holdings

Today, Southland Holdings proudly combines the strengths of six legendary companies and has become one of the largest, most diversified industry of leaders in heavy civil construction.  As a privately held organization, Southland is active in all 50 U.S. states and 60 countries, including three provinces in Canada.  Our companies have successfully constructed over 50,000 projects, with about $1.5 billion in annual revenue and more than 4,000 dedicated full-time employees.

A Southland Holdings company is currently accepting resumes for highly motivated Project Engineers and Field Engineers to join our team in Benton, AR!  This is an Entry Level position.  

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 5 years construction scheduling 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, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Relevant 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

For more than 100 years, hard-working, honest, innovative people have been building what has become SOUTHLAND HOLDINGS. We combine the strengths of six 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