Project Manager

Southland Industries; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Project Manager to lead delivery resources and manage client relationships on small to medium projects, or portions of larger programs. Responsibilities include financial delivery, schedule adherence, and ensuring client goals are met with frequent travel to Federal locations across the United States.

Qualified candidates will have a four-year degree and 5+ years of experience in construction management, plus strong knowledge of building systems, negotiation and

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years' experience, including construction team management.
• Deep knowledge of building systems such as HVAC, lighting, controls, generation and water systems.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to mid-size projects or portions of larger ones.
• Manage and maintain positive client relationships.
• Oversee budgets, cost and revenue projections, change orders.
• Ensure cashflow positive by values scheduling and invoicing.
• Organize and lead client and internal department meetings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to keep scope on schedule and budget.
• Mitigate project risks with the project team and manage contracts.

Skills

Negotiation

Verbal & written communication

Presentation skills

Project management

Cross-team collaboration

Financial acumen

Education

Four-year degree

Tools

ERP

Microsoft Projects

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for leading project delivery resources and managing client relationships in delivering small to medium sized projects, or a portion of a larger, more complex project. Accountable for successful financial project delivery, meeting project schedule, and achieving the client’s project goals. This position requires frequent travel and onsite work at Federal customer locations, including remote locations across the United States.

• Generally, leads small to medium sized projects, or a portion of a larger more complex project.
• Manages and maintains positive client relationship.
• Manages budget reports, cost and revenue projections, change orders, etc. for a project.
• Ensures project is cashflow positive by developing schedule of values and managing client invoicing. Assists in ensuring prompt payment as required.
• Organizes and leads project meetings with clients and internal departments.
• Partners with stakeholders to ensure scope and direction of project is on schedule and budget.
• In collaboration with the project team, mitigates project risks to avoid write-downs.
• Manages contract documentation requirements from kick off to closeout.
• Facilitates and manages communications regarding project scope with subcontractors and clients.

Job Description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for leading project delivery resources and managing client relationships in delivering small to medium sized projects, or a portion of a larger, more complex project. Accountable for successful financial project delivery, meeting project schedule, and achieving the client’s project goals. This position requires frequent travel and onsite work at Federal customer locations, including remote locations across the United States.

Position Details

• Generally, leads small to medium sized projects, or a portion of a larger more complex project.
• Manages and maintains positive client relationship.
• Manages budget reports, cost and revenue projections, change orders, etc. for a project.
• Ensures project is cashflow positive by developing schedule of values and managing client invoicing. Assists in ensuring prompt payment as required.
• Organizes and leads project meetings with clients and internal departments.
• Partners with stakeholders to ensure scope and direction of project is on schedule and budget.
• In collaboration with the project team, mitigates project risks to avoid write-downs.
• Manages contract documentation requirements from kick off to closeout.
• Facilitates and manages communications regarding project scope with subcontractors and clients.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in related field, or applicable experience.
• 5+ years' experience, including construction team management.
• In-depth knowledge of building systems such as HVAC, lighting, controls, generation, and water systems.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Established project management skills.
• Experience collaborating across multiple teams and subcontractors.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Strong knowledge of building construction processes and methods, building codes and permitting.
• Strong computer skills, including, ERP and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel and Microsoft Projects.
• Works at a project site.

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. 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.

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).