Project Manager - Rio Grande Valley, TX

Overview

SLS is seeking an experienced Project Manager (PM) to join a fast-growing and dynamic Federal Services Division in pursuit of heavy civil infrastructure projects throughout the Southwestern United States. The PM will be responsible for either one or multiple projects and manage all interactions with internal and external stakeholders including the client. The PM will also manage day to day execution of the project through all phases from initial startup, design and engineering, construction management, change management, closeout, commissioning, and warranty work. The PM will be responsible to a Project Executive for the profit and loss of each individual project and/or portfolio of multiple projects.

The Federal Services Division has a growing backlog of civil infrastructure projects across the Southwestern United States and is aggressively pursuing additional project opportunities with federal clients such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), and U.S. Department of State (DOS).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as Project Manager reporting to an experienced Project Executive.
• Manage the project’s profit & loss to preserve profitability throughout the project’s life cycle.
• Manage and maintain a healthy client relationship while protecting company interests.
• Provide oversight of the design program to be managed by the Designer of Record.
• Provide oversight of construction operations to be managed by the Superintendent.
• Provide oversight of the safety program to be managed by the Safety Manager.
• Provide oversight of the quality program to be managed by the QC Manager.
• Provide oversight and management of the project schedule through the Scheduler.
• Provide oversight and management of AR and AP through the Project Comptroller.
• Negotiate and execute contracts and purchase orders with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Chair weekly and/or monthly project meetings with all interested stakeholders.
• Communicate frequently and effectively to ensure the project team is well-informed.
• Ensure all contract requirements, administrative or otherwise, are satisfied in a timely manner.
• Identify and advocate internally for all resources necessary for project success.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Project Executive or Division President.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management required.
• 5 years’ experience as PM for heavy civil infrastructure projects valued $25M required.
• Advanced Degree (MBA, MS) or Professional Registration (PMP, PE) preferred.
• Experience with DOD/USACE/NAVFAC preferred.
• Experience managing large project teams of diverse professionals preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English required.
• Ability to successfully pass background/security check required.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office is required, and Primavera P6 is preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 40 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements).
• Ability to work outside in and around construction sites safely.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits:

• Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

SLSCO LTD is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.