Engineer Assistant & Project Manager

Louisiana State University

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About The Position

This position manages projects, organizes, coordinates, and directs (withsupervision) multiple construction projects including regular site inspections and detailed observation reports. Ensure timely and effective communication with the project team (designers, supervisor, etc.). Coordinate with Station/Resident Coordinator on work to be performed and address project issues, including state regulations and construction compliance. Coordinate projects, work with Resident Coordinator on outlining scope, obtaining quotes, and present to Director or designer for review and approval. Provide preliminary engineering design and support for civil/agricultural related projects including laboratory/office buildings, agricultural research support facilities, streets, parking, traffic, sidewalks, irrigation and drainage, land development, utility systems, etc. for P.E. review as needed. Maintain and update project database, coordinate, develop and execute addenda, change orders, pay applications, time extension, etc. Additional duties may include involvement in initial project investigation, project estimation, design and plan development (with supervision) utilizing AutoCAD to aid team in developing, organizing and producing detailed plans and specifications for construction, renovation and maintenance projects. Statewide travel and occasional overnight stays are required. Performs other tasks as assigned by the Director of Facilities Planning.

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications include Bachelor’s Degree in Project/Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture. Other degrees may qualify if combined with significant closely related course work or related job experience.
• Minimum of three years of project management related experience required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience involving facility administration/management, construction management, and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manages projects, organizes, coordinates, and directs (withsupervision) multiple construction projects including regular site inspections and detailed observation reports.
• Ensure timely and effective communication with the project team (designers, supervisor, etc.).
• Coordinate with Station/Resident Coordinator on work to be performed and address project issues, including state regulations and construction compliance.
• Coordinate projects, work with Resident Coordinator on outlining scope, obtaining quotes, and present to Director or designer for review and approval.
• Provide preliminary engineering design and support for civil/agricultural related projects including laboratory/office buildings, agricultural research support facilities, streets, parking, traffic, sidewalks, irrigation and drainage, land development, utility systems, etc. for P.E. review as needed.
• Maintain and update project database, coordinate, develop and execute addenda, change orders, pay applications, time extension, etc.
• Additional duties may include involvement in initial project investigation, project estimation, design and plan development (with supervision) utilizing AutoCAD to aid team in developing, organizing and producing detailed plans and specifications for construction, renovation and maintenance projects.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Director of Facilities Planning.

Benefits

• retirement
• multiple medical insurance options
• supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas)
• generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level