Project Engineer - Construction jobs in New Iberia, LA

Siema Construction is a second-generation heavy civil construction company with over 40 years of experience in the heavy civil market. Our expertise includes heavy civil construction, paving and site work, utilities, special projects and pavement restoration and maintenance.

Our mission statement says it all: “Building Opportunity, Building Community, Building a Future”. We strive to give every employee the opportunity to further his or her career at Siema. We have put a tremendous focus on providing both formal and on-the-job training so that each employee who has ambition, motivation, and skills will be afforded the opportunity to better his or her career. We strive to promote from within, giving our employees the opportunity to grow personally and professionally.

Why Work for Us?

• Company-paid training opportunities.
• Monthly Team Building Event 
• Incentive Compensation Bonus
• Safety Rewards Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Group Health & Dental Care Insurance
• Voluntary VSP Vision Plan
• 401K (up to 4% company match)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid orientation

What We Require:

• Lead by example, promote and portray company values, always look out for your Safety and the safety of others, conduct business with Integrity, strive for Excellence in all aspects of the job, be Motivated to succeed and improve skills, and hold yourself and others Accountable for actions.
• BS in Construction Management/Civil Engineering or at least 4 years of Project Management experience in heavy highway construction.
• Proficient construction knowledge, which includes, but is not limited to:
  
  • DOTD and OSHA rules and regulations.
  • Constructability; Heavy highway construction practices, procedures, and execution. 
    
  • ViewPoint, Primavera P6, and HeavyJob software experience a plus, but not required.
  • Submittal, change orders, cost/revenue projections, project billings, closeout processes, cost codes, etc. 
  • Traffic Control regulations, signage, and devices. 
  • Planning and leading operations of various construction activities 
• Ability to manage and coordinate subcontractors in accordance with plans, specifications, and subcontract agreements.
• Conduct project cost to complete projections.
• Responsible for weekly job site meetings and project schedule, including a 3-week look-ahead with the superintendent ensuring project milestones can be met.
• Conduct internal pre-construction meetings, owner preconstruction meetings, biweekly or monthly owner-contractor meetings, closeout meetings, and lessons learned meetings.
• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clear driving record.