Senior Project Manager - Mechanical

Southland Industries; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Southland Industries seeks a capable project leader to oversee complex mechanical or electrical projects across healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or data center sectors in Texas. You will lead teams, optimize construction methods, and ensure safety and profitability.

Responsibilities include coordinating with superintendents, managing schedules and budgets, negotiating subcontracts, and pursuing opportunities for change orders.

Qualifications

• 4-yr mechanical engineering or construction science degree (or commensurate levels of technical training and related experience).
• 2+ years of construction management experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Excellent MS Office skills and ability/desire to learn new software systems.
• OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire).
• Must be courteous, professional, diplomatic, and highly motivated.
• Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with any of Southland's partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary project leadership responsibilities in partnership with other key team members and project personnel.
• Evaluate the scope of work. Analyze project alternatives, such as material specifications and preliminary construction methods, to develop the optimal construction techniques for the project.
• Plan, organize and staff key project positions through regional department heads, subordinate project managers, general superintendents, etc.
• Coordinate with project superintendents and fabrication department to discuss prefabrication possibilities and/or alternatives prior to and during project construction.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within the boundaries of Southland's corporate policy.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with clients and A/E contacts to facilitate successful construction activities.
• Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontracts.
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site project superintendent. Prepare, issue and update master project schedule and variance reports to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget.
• Research and analyze new materials (functionality, performance, reliability, quality, cost and contract conformance).
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (costs, billings, and collections) to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow while simultaneously maintaining a positive relationship with client.
• Manage risks. Assess alternatives to overcome system coordination issues. Investigate potentially serious situations to circumvent problems or promptly implement corrective measures as required.
• Actively pursue additional work through change orders.
• Ensure project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and Southland standards.
• Supervise/mentor the work of other project managers and assistant project managers, when assigned.
• Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.]

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms skills

Outstanding organizational skills

MS Office skills

Ability to learn new software

Courteous, professional, diplomatic, &

Education

4-yr mechanical engineering or construction science

Tools

OSHA-30 certification

Job description

Position Summary

Provide overall management direction on complex mechanical or electrical projects and analyze and develop new business opportunities relative to a particular client, group of clients, geographical area, or type of project (typically within the healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or data center industries).

Position Details

• Assume primary project leadership responsibilities in partnership with other key team members and project personnel.
• Evaluate the scope of work. Analyze project alternatives, such as material specifications and preliminary construction methods, to develop the optimal construction techniques for the project.
• Plan, organize and staff key project positions through regional department heads, subordinate project managers, general superintendents, etc.
• Coordinate with project superintendents and fabrication department to discuss prefabrication possibilities and/or alternatives prior to and during project construction.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within the boundaries of Southland's corporate policy.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with clients and A/E contacts to facilitate successful construction activities.
• Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontracts.
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site project superintendent. Prepare, issue and update master project schedule and variance reports to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget.
• Research and analyze new materials (functionality, performance, reliability, quality, cost and contract conformance).
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (costs, billings, and collections) to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow while simultaneously maintaining a positive relationship with client.
• Manage risks. Assess alternatives to overcome system coordination issues. Investigate potentially serious situations to circumvent problems or promptly implement corrective measures as required.
• Actively pursue additional work through change orders.
• Ensure project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and Southland standards.
• Supervise/mentor the work of other project managers and assistant project managers, when assigned.
• Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

Qualifications

• 4-yr mechanical engineering or construction science degree (or commensurate levels of technical training and related experience)
• 2+ years of construction management experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Excellent MS Office skills and ability/desire to learn new software systems
• OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)
• Must be courteous, professional, diplomatic, and highly motivated
• Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with any of Southland's partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.

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,

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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 individua