Traveling Project Manager, Senior

Senior Traveling Project Manager

Project Management/Operations

Port Washington, WI Full-Time/Regular

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.

This role can be for a Traveling Senior PM who is able to be at the project site during the week and travel home on the weekend OR if you are ready to take on a new adventure, a relocation package is part of the deal for the right candidate.

Position Details

• 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 serves 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

• Experience working on large and complex projects with process piping
• Extensive experience managing multiple HVAC construction projects and have a deep understanding of project financials and schedules, tracking production and managing a large project from start to finish
• Knowledge of building the job, planning the work and driving the pre-fabrication part of the project
• Ability to plan 6-9 months down the road and know what it takes to achieve successful progress and outcomes along the way
• Expert knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as all design engineering aspects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate 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
• Authentic leadership you're able to lead by example, with integrity and a real interest in the development of each member of your team.
• Be accountable and take initiative on your projects. Accountability is one of Southland's highest values.
• Be able to creatively solve problems. You've been in the trenches before. You know what it takes to get the job done and done right for your customer and your company.
• 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 after all, that's what we do!

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

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, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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.

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