Louisiana State University · 15 hours ago
Engineer Assistant & Project Manager
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expLouisiana State University is seeking an Engineer Assistant & Project Manager to manage and coordinate multiple construction projects. The role involves overseeing project compliance, communicating with the project team, and providing engineering design support for civil and agricultural projects.
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Responsibilities
Manage projects, organize, coordinate, and direct 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
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
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Facilities Planning
Qualification
Required
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
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Experience involving facility administration/management, construction management, and procurement
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
Company
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University is the flagship university for Louisiana, supporting land, sea and space grant research.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.38MKey Investors
Louisiana Economic DevelopmentFederal Aviation Administration"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"
2024-08-13Grant· $0.2M
2024-03-05Grant· $0.48M
2023-11-09Grant· $0.6M
Leadership Team
James Olson
President and CEO, LSU Stephenson Technologies Center (STC)
Blance Bankston
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