Project Manager – Electrical

Southland Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 50% match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life 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 is seeking a project leader to manage smaller projects or portions of larger initiatives in the Houston, TX area. You will lead a team, drive schedule adherence, and deliver status updates to clients and leadership.

The role requires strong negotiation, communication, and financial acumen, plus hands-on project management and subcontractor oversight. Collaborative environment with employee ownership and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering.
• 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 Products, such as Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develops 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 project is on schedule.
• Develops 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 as necessary.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Negotiation

Communication skills

Financial acumen

CADD

ERP

Microsoft Office

Excel

Subcontractor management

Public speaking

Education

Four-year degree in Engineering

Tools

CADD

ERP

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for managing smaller projects or a portion of a larger, complex project. May manage a team or serve as a project lead. Responsible for ensuring project schedule and deadlines are adhered to.

Position Details

• Develops 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 project is on schedule.

• Develops 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 as necessary.

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 Products, such as Excel

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,

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities (https://southlandind.foleon.com/experienced-professionals/brochure/) , follow us on social media (https://www.linkedin.com/company/22132/?trk=tyah) , and check out our website (https://southlandind.com/) .

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

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