Senior Project Manager

Position Summary

This position is responsible for leading project delivery resources and managing client relationships while delivering larger, more complex projects. The role is accountable for successful financial project delivery, meeting project schedules, and achieving client project goals.

• Collaborates with Project Executives during preconstruction to review constructability, assess risk, develop construction pricing, and prepare construction schedules.
• Leads a project construction team, including staffing.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for the project during construction.
• Generally leads a single large complex project or multiple smaller projects.
• Manages and maintains a positive client relationship.
• Assists with developing project delivery strategies.
• Manages budget reports, cost and revenue projections, and change orders.
• Ensures the project stays cash‑flow positive by developing a schedule of values and managing client invoicing, ensuring prompt payment.
• Organizes and leads project meetings with clients and internal departments.
• Partners with stakeholders to ensure the scope and direction of the project remain on schedule and within budget.
• Works with the project team to mitigate risks and avoid write‑downs.
• Manages contract documentation from kickoff to closeout.
• Facilitates and manages communications regarding project scope with subcontractors and clients.

• Four‑year degree in a related field or applicable experience.
• 10+ years of experience, including construction team management.
• Proven ability to manage larger, more complex projects and associated teams.
• In‑depth knowledge of building systems such as HVAC, lighting, controls, generation, and water systems.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels of employees, clients, and subcontractors.
• Proven success collaborating across multiple teams and subcontractors.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Confident public speaker, able to deliver clear and engaging information.
• Strong knowledge of building construction processes and methods, building codes, and permitting.
• Strong computer skills, including ERP and Microsoft Office products such as Excel and Microsoft Project.
• Works at a project site.

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 on performance, achievement, and company profitability.
• Term life, AD&DD 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 and professional development opportunities and company‑paid memberships for professional associations and licenses.
• Wellness benefits.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions 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 applicable laws.

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 also require a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.