Southland Industries Inc.

Senior Design Project Manager

Southland Industries Inc. • $110K — $130K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Science, or equivalent experience
  • 9+ years of progressive engineering or construction management experience
  • PE licensure preferred
  • Proficient project management skills including planning and execution of construction projects
  • Strong leadership and motivational skills to maximize team performance
  • Detailed understanding of MEP designs, building codes and standards
  • Familiarity with Autodesk Products and Revit

Responsibilities

  • Manage larger, complex design-build and assist projects to deliver high-quality results
  • Develop strong client relationships and coordinate with cross-functional teams
  • Communicate project goals and manage schedules with various stakeholders
  • Oversee financial aspects of design contracts to ensure profitability and cash flow
  • Lead the development of standards and processes for the engineering department
  • Ensure compliance with applicable requirements through effective document control
  • Identify design and process options that minimize costs and operational problems

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with 50% company match and immediate vesting
  • 100% employee-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Annual bonus program linked to performance and profitability
  • Paid parental leave
  • Comprehensive time-off policies including holidays, vacation, and personal time
  • Company-funded training and professional development opportunities
  • Wellness benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary

As a Senior Design Project Manager, you will provide leadership to the project team upon award of a contract including managing all aspects of a project's design with Owners, Engineers, and Architects as required. Requires necessary financial and risk management reporting to internal management and the necessary business acuity to protect Southland Engineering's interests while maintaining positive client relationships.

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 team entities.
  • Develops and establishes strong client relationships. Coordinates with cross-functional teams, including other discipline contractors and 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 the 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.
  • Manages 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 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. Ability to efficiently review and critique construction documents
  • 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 Inc.

Southland Industries is a construction company that specializes in designing, building, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial clients. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. Southland Industries has over 30 offices across the United States and employs over 3,000 people. The company has completed projects in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, government, and data centers. Southland Industries is committed to sustainability and has implemented green building practices in many of its projects.
Learn more about Southland Industries Inc.
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$50 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$1 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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