Design Project Manager

Southland Industries, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 118,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation

Professional development memberships

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries, Inc. seeks a senior project leader to guide the project team from award through execution, coordinating Owners, Engineers, and Architects. You will manage processes, schedules, and cost controls while safeguarding the company’s interests and maintaining strong client relationships.

You will monitor scope changes, communicate impacts, and ensure adherence to corporate procedures. A BS in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Mgmt with 4–5 years of experience is required,

Qualifications

• BS in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management with 4-5 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent knowledge of project controls and change management processes.
• Ability to read and fully understand construction documents of all trades.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the project team upon award of a contract.
• Ensure corporate procedures and tools are followed on the project.
• Create and update the project execution plan and communicate changes to the team.
• Define baseline scope and keep the team updated with approved changes.
• Own and communicate the project design schedule to allow QA and client review cycles.

Skills

Project controls

Change management

Risk management

Communication

Multitasking

Education

BS in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

COINS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Provide leadership to the project team upon award of acontractincludingmanagingall aspects of a project’s design with Owners, Engineers, and Architects asrequired.Requires necessary financial and risk management reporting to internal management and the necessary business acuity to protect Southland Engineering’s interests whilemaintainingpositive client relationships.

Client and Contract

• Develop andmaintaincontinuous positive relationships with internal andexternal Clientsand their representatives.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the Owner contract and client Master Service Agreements
• Accountable for managing the overall execution of the Contract
• Closely monitors scope changes.Communicates impact of changes (costs, schedule) to client in a timely manner.

Project Execution

• Provide leadership to the project team upon award of a Contract.
• Responsible for ensuring all applicable corporate procedures and tools are followed / used on the project.
• Responsible for creating the project specific executionplancommunicating the content with the team. This includes making updates as project conditions and requirements change.
• Clearly understands and communicates baseline scope of work toprojectteam.Keeps team updated as necessary with approved change orders.
• Ownsmanages,updatesand communicates the project design schedule to the project team.Ensures adequate time is allowed in schedule for QA and client review cycles to be properly conducted.
• Identifies and escalates potential project risks to the Managing Principal.

Project Controls

• Works with Project Accounting to ensure budgets, forecasts,billingsand accounts receivable are updated in COINS.
• Prepares required project status documents and leads discussion during monthly review meetings to include financial forecasts, revenue and margin projections, staffing projections, client relationship status and project overall status

Qualifications

• B.S. in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management with4-5years of relevant experience.
• Excellent knowledge of project controls including but not limited to the following:
• Effectivelymonitoringthe change management process.
• Develop engineering fee cost estimates with input from the respective discipline leadership
• Develop,monitorand manageaccurateproject forecasts (manpowerand cost)
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with general contractors/clients whileexhibitingcompany core values.
• Ability to read and fully understand construction documents of all trades.
• Competent with general business writing and public speaking.
• Competent in basic computer skillsto includeMicrosoft Office products (specifically Word, Excel, etc.)
• Strong knowledge ofengineeringindustry.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Lean Project Delivery methods preferred.

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.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are anEqual Opportunity Employerand 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.

Pay:Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Virginia this ranges from $118,119.00 - $144,368.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

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.

External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be establishedafter 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).