On behalf of a client in the engineering industry, we are seeking a skilled Project Engineer/Architect with strong project management experience to manage capital outlay projects from inception through completion. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering or architecture, a proven track record of overseeing large-scale projects, and experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including designers, contractors, and state and non-state programs. This is a full-time position based in Shreveport, Louisiana.
The Project Engineer/Architect will work closely with facility planning and control project managers to provide functional oversight of contracted designers, contractors, and professional consultants for state and non-state programs, with direction from higher-level administrator.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Manage all phases of engineering, architectural design, and construction projects, including planning, design, execution, monitoring, and closure
- Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including architects, contractors, engineers, and government agencies, to ensure project alignment with specifications, building codes, and timelines
- Lead and coordinate the architectural design process, ensuring designs meet functionality, aesthetic, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Review and approve architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents for compliance with design intent and applicable standards
- Provide functional oversight of design and engineering teams, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards
- Oversee project schedules, budgets, and quality control to ensure project goals are achieved on time and within scope
- Conduct project reviews and risk assessments, identifying potential issues and implementing mitigation strategies
- Serve as a liaison between architects, contractors, and engineering teams to address design modifications and resolve project challenges
- Coordinate with regulatory bodies to ensure project compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
- Maintain up-to-date documentation and reporting for all projects, ensuring accurate tracking of progress and resources
- Support contract management and procurement processes, ensuring all contractual obligations are met
Minimum qualifications and expectations include:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or architecture required
- At least three years of project management experience in an engineering, architecture, or construction-related environment
- Strong understanding of engineering and architectural principles and practices, with the ability to apply technical expertise to project management
- Proven experience managing capital outlay projects, from design through warranty
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, standards, and best practices
- Proficiency in project management software and design/engineering tools (e.g., AutoCAD)
- PMP certification or similar project management certification is a plus but not required
- Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect (AIA) is a plus
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams
Emergent Method and associated entities are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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Emergent Method is a Louisiana-based management consulting firm focused on helping companies and organizations innovate, grow, improve their performance, and achieve their missions.
We do this by bringing people and ideas together to understand opportunities, let ideas emerge and create multi-faceted solutions with results greater than the sum of their parts. We come from backgrounds of solving complex problems and implementing change, working with clients to help navigate shifting landscapes and seize opportunities – including those they had not seen before. From strategic planning and organizational design, to project management and strategic communications, we are dedicated to helping our clients adapt, innovate and grow – pushing systems, agencies, and industries to new heights, while developing strategic, systemic solutions and processes to support those goals.
We opened our doors in 2012, and in 2017, we were honored as Company of the Year by the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report and Junior Achievement, a recognizable benchmark of growth – and we seek the same measures of continuous improvement for the clients we serve. By definition, we are a team dedicated to our clients as they transform, come into being, or become prominent – as they emerge – by supporting organizational growth through systematic planning and action.
