Senior Project Manager

Position Summary

This position is responsible for managing small or medium sized projects or portions of a larger, complex project.  May manage a team or serve as a construction project lead.  Responsible for coordinating subcontractors ensuring project schedule and deadlines are adhered to.

Position Details

By joining our team as an experienced and qualified Senior Project Manager you will have the key responsibility of ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with the utmost quality and safety. You will manage and be accountable for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.  As a Senior Project Manager you lead the success of Southland Energy’s world-class projects. 

• Manages a single large complex project or multiple smaller projects.  Serves as primary point of contact for project during construction.
• Collaborates with Solutions Executives during Project Development to review project constructability and risk, develop construction pricing, and to prepare construction schedules.  Assists with developing project delivery strategies.
• Manages budget reports, cost and revenue projections, change orders, etc. for project.
• Participates in project meetings with internal departments.
• Partners with stakeholders to ensure scope and direction of project is on schedule.
• Sets objectives and makes decisions on critical issues, new concepts and policy matters.  Consults with supervisor concerning unusual problems and developments.
• Provides leadership to project team to ensure project objectives and deadlines are met.  Trains and mentors less-experienced positions. May manage direct reports, including performance, coaching, hiring, etc.

Qualifications 

• Four-year degree in Engineering, or applicable experience
• Minimum 10 years’ experience, including construction team management
• Proven ability to manage multiple larger and more complex project teams
• Strong knowledge of building systems such as HVAC, lighting, controls, generation, and water systems
• Ability to read and translate blueprints
• Strong negotiation and collaboration skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels of employees, clients and subcontractors
• Strong financial acumen
• Strong public speaking ability
• Strong knowledge of building construction processes and methods and building codes and permitting
• Strong computer skills, including ERP and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel and Microsoft Project
• Onsite and Travel up to 75%.

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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