Engineering Project Lead — Small Projects & Budgets

Southland Industries; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match and

Health insurance (100% for employee)

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead multiple smaller projects or segments of larger ones. You will drive client communications, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor Project Engineers to ensure on-time delivery and financial performance.

As a senior member of the team, you will partner with internal departments, manage subcontractors, and deliver comprehensive project reports. Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering or applicable experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience.
• Proven ability to manage small teams.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Experience managing subcontractors.
• Strong computer skills including CADD, ERP and Microsoft Office (Excel).

Responsibilities

• Develop client relationships by providing project status updates to client and leadership.
• Manages budget reports, cost and revenue projections, change orders, etc. for project.
• Participates in project meetings with internal departments.
• Partners with stakeholders to ensure scope and direction of the project is on schedule.
• Develop budget analysis reports, cost and revenue projections, change orders and other reports as necessary.
• Delegates work and serves as mentor to Project Engineers; provides coaching and performance feedback.

Skills

Team leadership

Negotiation skills

Verbal & written communication

Project management

Financial acumen

Subcontractor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CADD

ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Southland Industries seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead multiple smaller projects or segments of larger ones. You will drive client communications, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor Project Engineers to ensure on-time delivery and financial performance.

As a senior member of the team, you will partner with internal departments, manage subcontractors, and deliver comprehensive project reports. Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential for success.