Project Executive

Southland Industries; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; 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

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries seeks a seasoned Project Executive to lead a portfolio of complex projects and coach delivery teams. You will partner with account and solutions executives in preconstruction, manage negotiations, staffing, budgets, and schedules, and maintain strong client relationships.

You will travel up to 50% and communicate status to clients and leadership, driving strategic construction delivery and risk mitigation across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in related field, or applicable experience.
• 12+ years’ experience, including 5+ years’ people management experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple larger and more complex project teams.
• Effective leadership skills including ability to motivate, delegate, and build trust.
• In-depth knowledge of building systems such as HVAC, lighting, controls, generation, and water systems.
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels of employees, clients and general contractors.
• Expert negotiation and collaboration skills.
• Strong knowledge of building construction processes and methods and building codes and permitting.
• Deep knowledge of risk management principles and demonstrated track record of developing, implementing and managing risk mitigation strategies.
• Knowledgeable in contract labor compliance and its impact on project structure, sub selection , budgets and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and manages a portfolio of projects for project delivery teams.
• Coaches and provides performance feedback to less experienced staff.
• Reviews contracts with clients and subcontractors and manages negotiations.
• Oversees staffing plans and performance appraisals for delivery teams.
• Acts as primary point of contact for project teams and provides status updates.
• Maintains client relationships and identifies new opportunities.
• Collaborates on delivery strategies with internal and external resources.
• Manages financial portfolio including budgets, costs, revenue projections, and change orders.
• Participates in client meetings and internal department reviews.
• Travel up to 50%.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Risk management

Team coaching

Financial acumen

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree or related experience

Tools

ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for setting up and managing a portfolio of projects carried out by the project delivery teams. Project Executives manage less experienced project management staff, including providing performance feedback and coaching to team members.

• Collaborates with Account Executives and Solutions Executives during preconstruction to review project constructability and risk, develop construction pricing, and to prepare labor/staffing as well as construction schedules.
• Reviews and manages contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
• Labor management for project delivery teams including staffing plans/hiring and performance appraisals.
• Functions as primary point of contact for project team(s).
• Provides project status updates to clients and leadership.
• Maintains positive client relationships and works with client and Account Executives to identify new opportunities.
• Works with internal and external resources to develop and implement construction delivery strategies.
• Financial portfolio management of project budget reports, cost and revenue projections, change orders, etc.
• Participates in project meetings with clients and internal departments.
• Travel up to 50%.

Position Details

• Collaborates with Account Executives and Solutions Executives during preconstruction to review project constructability and risk, develop construction pricing, and to prepare labor/staffing as well as construction schedules.
• Reviews and manages contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
• Oversees project construction teams /multiple project teams.
• Labor management for project delivery teams including staffing plans/hiring and performance appraisals.
• Functions as primary point of contact for project team(s).
• Provides project status updates to clients and leadership.
• Maintains positive client relationships and works with client and Account Executives to identify new opportunities.
• Works with internal and external resources to develop and implement construction delivery strategies.
• Financial portfolio management of project budget reports, cost and revenue projections, change orders, etc.
• Participates in project meetings with clients and internal departments.
• Travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in related field, or applicable experience.
• 12+ years’ experience, including 5+ years’ people management experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple larger and more complex project teams.
• Effective leadership skills including ability to motivate, delegate, and build trust.
• In-depth knowledge of building systems such as HVAC, lighting, controls, generation, and water systems.
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels of employees, clients and general contractors.
• Expert negotiation and collaboration skills.
• Strong knowledge of building construction processes and methods and building codes and permitting.
• Deep knowledge of risk management principles and demonstrated track record of developing, implementing and managing risk mitigation strategies.
• Knowledgeable in contract labor compliance and its impact on project structure, sub selection , budgets and implementation.
• Good background in Small Business Enterprise policies of major clients such as federal agencies and utilities.
• Good knowledge of standard assumptions and exclusions to mitigate construction project risk.
• Very strong financial acumen.
• Confident public speaker, able to relay clear and engaging information.
• Very strong computer skills, including ERP and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel and Microsoft Project.

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

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,

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.

Pay: This consolidated salary range reflects the anticipated pay range across the U.S. geographic locations where this position may be based. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s primary work location, experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Salary Range: $160,337.00 – $200,241.00 annually.

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 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).