Senior Project Manager

Southland Industries; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a large or multiple smaller projects, coaching the team and providing primary client contact. You will drive project strategy with management, manage budgets and change orders, and ensure on-time delivery across diverse disciplines.

Ideal candidates have a four-year engineering degree and 10+ years’ experience, with expert knowledge of HVAC/plumbing design and strong communication skills to engage with clients and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in related projects.
• Expert knowledge of systems design (HVAC, plumbing) and design engineering aspects.
• Strong verbal and written communication with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage project team for a large/complex project or multiple smaller projects.
• Develop and maintain client relationships with status updates.
• Develop and implement project strategies with management.
• Oversee budgets, cost/revenue projections, change orders.
• Lead project meetings and manage scope and schedule.
• Mentor and coach project team; delegate tasks.
• Present proposals to clients and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Verbal & written communication

Public speaking

Team leadership

Multitask management

Education

Four-year engineering degree

Tools

CADD

ERP

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for managing a project team for a single large complex project or multiple smaller projects, including providing coaching and performance feedback. In addition, this role serves as the primary point of contact for the project.

Position Details

• Develops client relationships by providing project status updates to client and leadership.
• Partners with management to develop and implement project strategies.
• Manages budget reports, cost and revenue projections, change orders, etc. for project.
• Participates in project meetings with internal departments to discuss project schedule and issues as needed.
• Partners with stakeholders to ensure scope and direction of project is on schedule.
• Delegates work and serves as mentor to project team. Provides coaching and performance feedback as necessary.
• Makes decisions independently; ability to set objectives; makes decisions on critical issues, new concepts and policy matters. Consults with supervisor concerning unusual problems and developments.
• Provides leadership to project team to ensure project objectives and deadlines are met.
• Trains and mentors in less-experienced positions.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering, or applicable experience
• Minimum 10 years’ experience
• Expert knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as all design engineering aspect
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communication with all levels of employees, clients and general contractors
• Proven ability to manage multiple larger complex projects
• Strong public speaking ability
• Ability to present proposals to clients
• 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 join our dynamic team.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are anEqual Opportunity Employerand 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

Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For California, this ranges from $148,169.00 - $181,095.00 yearly plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

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.