Director, Special Projects - Mechanical Construction (Employee-Owned)

Southland Industries Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Term life, AD&D insurance

Disability income protection

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Training/professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries directly seeks an experienced leader to oversee the planning and scheduling of Special Projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives and maximizing operating results. The role involves implementing project management processes, guiding cost and scheduling decisions, and collaborating across departments to resolve issues and drive performance.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and a minimum of 15 years in mechanical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, or equivalent education, training and/or experience.
• 15 years of mechanical construction operations experience, including 5 years in industrial and specialty construction.
• Advanced knowledge of company operations and philosophy.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to establish, achieve and align company, division, and project goals.

Responsibilities

• Implements project management processes, policies, and procedures within the company policy.
• Provides inputs on constructability, cost, scheduling and other key aspects during the development and execution phases of each project.
• Reviews performance against operating plans and standards. Offers feedback to subordinates, identifies areas of concern, and approves operational changes, when necessary.
• Assists in establishing short-term and long-range group goals, maintaining alignment with overall company objectives.
• Ensures the duties, responsibilities, authority and accountability of all direct subordinates are defined and understood. Builds and maintains a cohesive operational unit.
• Troubleshoots project-specific issues and challenges. Coordinates and confers with staff to resolve key operating problems.
• Maintains expert knowledge on construction management activities, best practices and developing issues within the industry.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other departments to fulfill responsibilities and shares best practices with other operating groups and peers.
• Maintains a positive financial posture for operational groups and monitor cost analysis activities on a routine basis.
• Identifies staff training needs and recommends career development path.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Goal alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Job description

Southland Industries directly seeks an experienced leader to oversee the planning and scheduling of Special Projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives and maximizing operating results. The role involves implementing project management processes, guiding cost and scheduling decisions, and collaborating across departments to resolve issues and drive performance.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and a minimum of 15 years in mechanical