Senior Project Manager

Position Summary

If you love managing large, complex construction projects, mentoring others, and are passionate about safety, Southland has an opportunity for you as a Senior Project Manager. This position is responsible for managing a project team for a single large complex project or multiple smaller projects, including providing coaching and performance feedback. In addition, this role serves as the primary point of contact for the project

• Develop and implement strategies and plans to ensure your team meets or exceeds the project delivery contractually and financially.

• Measure and report progress, and won't just look back, but will develop tactics to make sure we stay on track

• Develop client relationships by providing project status updates to client and leadership

• Partner with management to develop and implement project strategies

• Manage budget reports, cost and revenue projections, change orders, etc. for the project

• Participate in project meetings with internal departments to discuss project schedule and issues as needed.

• Partner with stakeholders to ensure scope and direction of project is on schedule.

• Delegate work and serves as mentor to project team. Provide coaching and performance feedback as necessary

• Direct and motivate teams through all phases of multiple large-scale projects. Celebrate when things go well; problem solve when they don’t.

• Mentor Project Managers and Project Engineers to prepare them for the next step in their profession in keeping with our core value “People.”

• Utilize the latest construction industry trends and pioneer new trends as they emerge.

• Develop and nurture customer relationships beyond a single project – at Southland, we value customers for life.

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management plus 15+ years of experience managing mid to large size MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) projects – after all, that’s what we do!

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

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.

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.

Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).