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Southland Industries Inc.

Senior Project Manager Mechanical

Southland Industries Inc., Schertz, Texas, United States, 78154


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).

What you’ll do:

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 Brandt’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 Brandt standards.

Supervise/mentor the work of other project managers and assistant project managers, when assigned.

Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

What you’ll need to be successful:

Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities.

Outstanding negotiation and change order management skills.

Superior communication and interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.).

Exceptional organizational and documentation skills.

Advanced abilities in problem solving, scheduling, and cost control.

Excellent MS Office skills and ability/drive to learn new software systems.

Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee and project performance.

Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with any of Brandt’s partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.

What you bring to the table:

4-yr. engineering or construction science degree (or commensurate levels of technical training and related experience).

Extensive (10+ years) experience/knowledge of construction design, finance, and management.

OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire).

Benefits:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

401(k) Plan

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance

Disability Income Protection Insurance

Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave

Numerous training opportunities and company-paid membership for professional associations and licenses.

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, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, 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.

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