Design Project Manager

Position Summary

Manages complex design-build and design-assist projects and programs, overseeing client relationships, project financials, risk management, design coordination, and technical guidance to ensure successful project delivery.

Position Details

• Manages larger, more complex design-build and design-assist projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality projects within the prescribed time frames. Serves as a Program Lead for multi-project programs with consistent Owner, General Contractor, or other design team entities. 
• Develops and establishes strong client relationships. Coordinates with cross-functional teams, including other discipline contractors, architects.
• Communicates and manages project goals and schedules with business development, engineering, estimating, and construction project management. Identifies, assesses, and manages risk in all project phases and participates in creation of construction schedule to ensure alignment. 
• Manages all financial aspects of design contracts (costs, billings and collections) to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow while maintaining a positive client relationship. Identifies, communicates, proposes resolutions to conflicts. 
• Provides conceptual estimating for cost impact studies or design optimization. Assists with the development of construction contracts, bring awareness for any financial impacts. 
• Leads the development of standards, methods, processes and procedures for the engineering department. Supervises and mentors the work of design project managers and engineers to ensure compliance. Provides guidance on complex designs and technical issues. 
• Develops and maintains resources for engineering, VDC and detailing efforts.
• Develops and maintains document control, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements and standards.
• Identifies design, process and equipment options that meet client requirements, minimize costs and limit potential operational problems. Manages the design and/or coordination of QA/QC process.
• Leads on-site field surveys to collect or deliver design and engineering data. 
• Manages and executes early procurement of subcontractors, design partners or equipment.
• Develops RFP’s to define scopes of work and schedules.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Science, or equivalent technical training and related experience
• 9 years of progressive engineering or construction management experience
• PE licensure preferred
• Proficient project management skills, including ability to conceptually plan construction projects from beginning to end to fully realize how design decisions impact construction.
• Excellent analytical and technical writing skills
• Superior communication, interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills and presentation skills
• Advanced computer proficiency, including MS Office and familiarity with Autodesk Products and Revit
• Ability to lead design charettes and guide engineering team to efficient project development
• Ability to develop scopes of work for project development
• Strong leadership and motivational skills to maximize team performance across various departments and job positions.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities
• Detailed understanding of all MEP calculations and designs, building codes and standards, and MEP system costs
• Detailed understanding of BIM requirements and Project Life Cycle
• Knowledge of Project Estimating (FEB, CEB)

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits 

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

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