Careers

Civil Design Engineer

Lackland Engineering, PLLC is part of Lackland Holdings and provides internal civil engineering services directly to the land development company. With an emphasis on land development design, we prepare lots for sale to homebuilders. The vast majority of our lots are sold to our wholly owned homebuilding company, Riverside Homes. Combined entities employ over 200 people and due to dynamic growth, our burgeoning engineering team is looking to add a Civil Design Engineer to our team at our corporate office in West Fort Worth. Unlike professional services firms, at Lackland Engineering you can just “be an engineer” in a fun and comfortable environment. 

We take pride in our family-friendly culture, professional presence, and congenial work environment. Most importantly, we provide challenging opportunities and support needed to build successful careers. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow in a workplace that focuses on keeping employees happy so they can do their best work, we hope you will consider joining our amazing team!

Position Summary:
The Civil Design Engineer will work closely with the land development team to design and produce construction drawings primarily for new residential communities. The Civil Design Engineer will be part of a team working under the supervision of a professional engineer which makes this is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who may have a long-term goal to become a professional engineer.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare construction drawings for new residential communities. Plans typically include
roadway, grading, drainage, water and sewer plans and profiles, and detail sheets.
• Interpret sketches and markups and apply revisions
• Produce and manage drawing sets
• Prepare exhibits as needed to communicate intent in meetings or reports/studies

Skills:
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D software
• Microsoft office 365 environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong professional presence and leadership skills

Qualifications:
• 0-3 years of experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D Software skills required
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• EIT
• Basic understanding of basic civil engineering design principles required
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans and specifications
• High attention to detail

If you are interested, please send your resume to bvela@lacklandholdings.com

Lackland Engineering, PLLC is part of Lackland Holdings and provides internal civil engineering services directly to the land development company. With an emphasis on land development design, we prepare lots for sale to homebuilders. The vast majority of our lots are sold to our wholly owned homebuilding company, Riverside Homes. Combined entities employ over 200 people and due to dynamic growth, our engineering team is looking to add a Project Manager to our team at our corporate office in West Fort Worth. Unlike professional services firms, at Lackland Engineering you can just “be an engineer” in a fun and comfortable environment.

We take pride in our family-friendly culture, professional presence, and congenial work environment. Most importantly, we provide challenging opportunities and support needed to build successful careers. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow in a workplace that focuses
on keeping employees happy so they can do their best work, we hope you will consider joining our amazing team!

Position Summary:
The Project Manager will be an integral part of the Engineering team assisting with engineering support primarily for new residential communities. This position will be responsible for assuring construction plans and studies necessary to construct infrastructure improvements to serve
single-family residential communities throughout North Texas are completed on time and meet project requirements and standards for construction in the North Texas area. The Project Manager will lead a team of 3-12 civil engineers and designers and will have the ability to grow their team as workload allows.

Responsibilities:
• Identify scope of projects and potential projects
• Prepare and maintain project schedules and resources
• Help train and mentor Project Engineer and assists with calculations and reports
• Responsible for construction plans, reports, and studies
• Coordinate all subconsultants and staff to meet deadlines
• Attend public hearings (i.e., Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council Meetings)
• Meet with City/County officials to discuss project requirements/submittals
• Attend industry events and become involved in the community

Skills:
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D software
• Microsoft office 365 environment
• Good written and verbal communication
• Strong professional presence and leadership skills.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 8+ years of professional work experience
• Professional Engineer license
• Authorization to work for any employer in the U.S.

If you are interested, please send your resume to bvela@lacklandholdings.com

Civil Project Engineer

Lackland Engineering, PLLC is part of Lackland Holdings and provides internal civil engineering services directly to the land development company. With an emphasis on land development design, we prepare lots for sale to homebuilders. The vast majority of our lots are sold to our wholly owned homebuilding company, Riverside Homes. Combined entities employ over 200 people and due to dynamic growth, our burgeoning engineering team is looking to add a Civil Project Engineer to our team at our corporate office in West Fort Worth. Unlike professional services firms, at Lackland Engineering you can just “be an engineer” in a fun and comfortable environment. 

We take pride in our family-friendly culture, professional presence, and congenial work environment. Most importantly, we provide challenging opportunities and support needed to build successful careers. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow in a workplace that focuses on keeping employees happy so they can do their best work, we hope you will consider joining our amazing team!

Position Summary:
The Civil Project Engineer will be an integral part of the Engineering team assisting with engineering support primarily for new residential communities. This position will assist with preparing construction plans and studies necessary to complete roadway, grading, drainage, water, and sewer improvements to serve single-family residential communities throughout North Texas. The Project Engineer will be part of a team working under the supervision of a professional engineer and is expected to be on a path to licensure.

Responsibilities:
• Work with project manager on establishing preliminary design intent, schedule, and necessary deliverables
• Directs EITs on advancing design to final
• Responsible for drainage calculations
• Responsible for grading
• Responsible for sizing utilities and storm drain
• Writes reports/studies 

Skills:
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Civil 3D software
• Microsoft office 365 environment
• Good written and verbal communication
• Strong professional presence and leadership skills

  Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 3-8 years of professional work experience
• EIT or Professional Engineer license
• Authorization to work for any employer in the U.S

If you are interested, please send your resume to bvela@lacklandholdings.com

Reports to:

Construction Area Manager

Position overview: 

Plans and directs all tasks required in construction units. Supervises and coordinates construction activities in the field.

Duties will include: 

•    Manage all functions of the job site as it relates to home construction. 

•    Manage construction of multiple homes from dirt through closing while maximizing profits and maintaining excellence.

•    Achieve the highest quality work and homeowner satisfaction through effective management of resources and the construction process.

•    Monitor subdivision cleanliness and hold the subcontractors responsible for daily clean-up.

•    Conduct detailed inspections after each trade has completed its tasks and before any work is authorized for payment.

•    Establish and maintain contact with appropriate city officials and inspectors as needed and verify that the city's final is complete and passed by the city inspector.

•    Walk each completed home before homeowner walk-through to make sure it is complete, clean, and meets all standards.

•    Supervises start-up and delivery of sufficient houses to meet company plans. Plans and coordinates starts to avoid delays.

•    Communicates professionally with Sales, Purchasing, Homeowner, and Trades as required.

Candidates Will Need to Meet the Following Qualifications:

•    Familiarity with Microsoft applications, including Windows, Excel and Word.

•    Must have the ability to read and understand architectural and structural blueprints.

•    Must have a vehicle, a valid TX driver’s license and be willing to travel.

•    College degree desired but not required.

•    Previous construction experience (2-4 years).

If you are interested, please send your resume to pking@rshomebuilders.com

Sales Assistant- DFW Metro Area

Full Time

Are you confident, responsible, personable, and professional and enjoy working in a retail-like environment. This is a host type position meeting, greeting and informing prospective home buyers about our new home community and floorplans that are available. Overall the position seeks not only to assist in securing new home sales but will receive training and ongoing guidance to give you the tools and knowledge you’ll need to be promoted into a Community Sales Manager based on performance. 

Experience is always a plus but not required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS-

Easily reached via cell phone, text and or email

Commit to a full 9 hour day, including some holidays

Outgoing, professional demeanor, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Reliable transportation that will remain with you throughout the day

Self-motivated and able to work independently

Stand and or walk for 20+ minutes at a time including climbing stairs

Agree to travel within 25-30 mile radius of your home

Must be 18 years of age for liability and insurance purposes.

Use of tobacco products, including smoking is prohibited.

DUTIES-

Greets visitors and provides community information

Register prospective buyers

Answer the phone in the model home

Conducts tours of inventory homes

Assemble community brochures

Writing detailed notes about daily activities

Assisting the Sales Consultant with light office duties

DRESS CODE-

Business-casual attire required. No visible tattoos preferred.

If you are interested, please send your resume to crobinson@rshomebuilders.com 

Riverside Homebuilders is active throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and maintains 25-30 active projects at any point in time. Over the past four years, Riverside has grown at a 25% annual compound growth rate which has propelled the growth of our dynamic team. Riverside Homebuilders is part of Lackland Holdings and combined, both companies have more than 200 people, and we are looking to grow our team with an Invoice Specialist.

We take pride in our family-friendly culture, professional presence, and congenial work environment. Most importantly, we provide challenging opportunities and support needed to build successful careers. If you are looking for an opportunity to gain experience in a workplace that focuses on keeping employees happy so they can do their best work, we hope you will consider joining our amazing team!

Position Overview:

The Invoice Specialist reports to the Director of Purchasing and is an integral part of the team. This individual will collaborate directly with trade partners and must exhibit good communication skills. If you are diligent, dependable, and have strong organizational/administrative skills, please apply.

Responsibilities:

·       Assist with vendor invoice reconciliation

·       Research and complete VPOs (“variance purchase orders”) and back charges as needed

·       Revise purchase orders as needed

·       Submit payments for vendors and trades

·       Review and process invoices that are submitted to the Purchasing Team

·       Assist with new home starts and scheduling

·       Create and maintain reports related to construction variance and VPOs

·       Serve as the point of contact for the construction team

·       Assist with the optimization of takeoffs and systems

·       Assist with pricing updates as needed

Skills and Qualifications:

·       Strong organization skills with attention to detail

·       Good communication skills

·       Motivated team player

·       Basic administrative skills

·       Proficiency with Microsoft Office

·       BuildTopia experience preferred, but not required

·       High school diploma or equivalent

If you are interested, please send your resume to bvela@lacklandholdings.com