Senior Project Manager

Southland Industries; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Training and professional development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Port Washington, Wisconsin, to manage large construction projects and mentor team members. The position requires extensive experience in managing MEP projects, ensuring client satisfaction, and supervising teams throughout all project phases.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management, with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience. Southland offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid developmental opportunities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years managing mid to large size MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to ensure project delivery meets contractual obligations.
• Report progress and make adjustments to stay on track.
• Build and maintain client relationships by providing updates.
• Manage project budgets and financial projections.
• Mentor Project Managers and Engineers for career development.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Budget management

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Position Summary

If you love managing large, complex construction projects, mentoring others, and are passionate about safety, Southland has an opportunity for you as a Senior Project Manager. 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies and plans to ensure your team meets or exceeds the project delivery contractually and financially.
• Measure and report progress, and won’t just look back, but will develop tactics to make sure we stay on track.
• Develop client relationships by providing project status updates to client and leadership.
• Partner with management to develop and implement project strategies.
• Manage budget reports, cost and revenue projections, change orders, etc. for the project.
• Participate in project meetings with internal departments to discuss project schedule and issues as needed.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure scope and direction of project is on schedule.
• Delegate work and serve as mentor to project team. Provide coaching and performance feedback as necessary.
• Direct and motivate teams through all phases of multiple large-scale projects. Celebrate when things go well; problem‑solve when they don’t.
• Mentor Project Managers and Project Engineers to prepare them for the next step in their profession in keeping with our core value "People".
• Utilize the latest construction industry trends and pioneer new trends as they emerge.
• Develop and nurture customer relationships beyond a single project – at Southland, we value customers for life.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management plus 15+ years of experience managing mid to large size MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) projects.

Benefits

• 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.

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.