Project Manager 2 - Mechancial - Southland Industries Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide overall management direction on one or more mechanical projects (up to $10 million) and develop new business opportunities relative to a particular client, group of clients, particular industry or geographical area.

What you’ll do:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

1. Assume primary leadership responsibilities for each assigned project in partnership with the designated project superintendent.
2. Evaluate the contractual scope of work. Plan, organize and staff key project positions through regional department heads, subordinate project managers, general superintendents, etc.
3. Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of Brandt’s corporate policy.
4. Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and A/E contacts to coordinate scheduling activities and facilitate successful construction activities.
5. Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontracts.
6. Monitor/control project development 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.
7. Manage all financial aspects of contracts (costs, billings, and collections) to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow while simultaneously maintaining a good relationship with the client.
8. Manage risks. Investigate potentially serious situations to circumvent problems or promptly implement corrective measures as required.
9. Actively pursue additional work through change orders.
10. Ensure project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and Brandt standards.
11. Attend job progress meetings as required. Develop and maintain viable long-term relationships with customers, consultants, general contractors and subcontractors.
12. Supervise/mentor the work of other project managers or assistant project managers, when assigned.
13. Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

EEO Category: 1.2 - First/Mid-level Officials & Managers

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Extensive experience/knowledge (5-10 years) of construction design, finance, and management
• Thorough understanding or corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities
• Strong project management skills, including
• documentation
• cost control
• procurement
• scheduling
• change order pricing
• negotiating
• Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills
• Excellent MS Office skills and ability/drive to learn new software systems
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee 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. mechanical or electrical engineering or construction science degree (or commensurate levels of technical training and related experience)
• OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)

YOU Matter

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you!  At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job.  We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

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

For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website: Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN 

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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 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.

**All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. **

**We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time**

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