Localization Engineer, Sr jobs in Alexandria, LA

Overview

GILBANE will be seeking to hire a Senior Project Engineer for our project at Fort Polk, LA.  This opportunity will be available later this year.

Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Senior Project Engineer that will partner with the Project Manager in establishing, distributing, routing plans and ensuring all information is being distributed properly both internally and externally. This role will sit primarily on the job site, with occasional travel to the office for trainings, meetings, etc.

Who are we?  

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you? 

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.  

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. 

What’s in it for you? 

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work in a technical role leading the RFI process and managing cost and project schedules. Traditionally, Senior Project Engineers are promoted to Project Manager I after they have mastered the skills necessary to successfully lead a project from preconstruction to ribbon cutting.  

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to the project, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, Senior Project Engineer’s work under the direction of experienced Project Managers and Project Executives on each job site which provides you with opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFI process
• Prepare front end documents
• Expedite material deliveries
• Estimate and process change orders
• Prepare monthly pay request and prepare shop drawings
• Establish and manage schedule, cost and control procedures
• Become familiar with contracts, general conditions and flow down language
• Perform constructability and coordination reviews
• Write scopes of work for all bid packages; assist with bid openings and bid tabulations
• Negotiate changes with trades and owners; manage same process
• Assume responsibility for jobsite safety
• Provide job site orientation
• Facilitate project meetings

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• BS OR MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 8 or more years with CM/General Contractor Organization working on large ($70-$120 mm) construction project
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior US Government project experience is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong verbal and written skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Financial Management familiarity
• OSHA 10-Hour Certified
•  MEP Knowledge
• Understanding of Contract Document & Specifications
• Proficient in Procore
• Expertise in CMiC preferred

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.