Design Build Project Manager 1

POSITION SUMMARY

Manage preconstruction activities including the design process of design-build and design-assist projects. 

What you’ll do:

1. Independently manage design-build and design-assist projects.  Assume primary leadership responsibilities for each assigned project in partnership with the engineer of record.
2. Initiate and maintain liaison with client personnel and coordinate with other disciplines contractors, architects, and other project team members to ensure the delivery of high-quality projects to facilitate successful construction activities within the prescribed time frames.  Make presentations when necessary.
3. Communicate and manage project goals and requirements with business development, engineering, estimating, and construction project management.

4.     Monitor/control design development in coordination with engineering staff.

1. Manage all financial aspects of contracts (costs, billings and collections) to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow while simultaneously maintaining a positive relationship with the client.
2. Develop and maintain project design schedule and participate in creation of construction schedule.  Compare design and construction schedules to identify, communicate, propose resolutions to conflicts between the two.
3. Review, approve, and negotiate terms on customer contracts. 
4. Issue Request for Proposals and contracts to Professional Service consultants including architects and other engineering disciplines for subconsultant design services.

9.     Ensure project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and Brandt standards.

10.  Begin to identify, assess, and plan to avoid or counteract risk in all phases of assigned projects.

1. Ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instruction.
2. Begin to independently identify design, process and equipment options that can satisfy client requirements, minimize costs and limit potential operational problems.
3. Participate in developing standards, methods, processes and procedures for the engineering department. 
4. Manage the design QA/QC process to deliver high-quality projects within the prescribed time frames.  Provide meaningful feedback on the content on the documents to aid in quality improvement.
5. Coordinate/Plan on-site field surveys to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
6. Provide engineering support to business development teams during pursuit of projects.  Coordinate engineering resources to develop conceptual designs to support estimating.
7. Train assistant project managers in basic project management skills while utilizing them to assist in daily execution of assigned projects.
8. Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

What you’ll need to be successful:

·        Proficient project management skills, including

• Documentation
• Budget Management
• Schedule Development and Management
• Contract Review
• Negotiation
• Design QA/QC Process
• Outstanding organizational skills

·        Ability to be courteous, professional, and diplomatic in stressful situations

• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment while adhering to project deadlines
• Ability to efficiently review and critique construction documents
• Ability to develop design tasks and distribute amongst the design team 
• Understanding of MEP calculations and design
• Understanding of building codes and standards
• Understanding of MEP system costs
• Excellent analytical and technical writing skills
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Advanced computer proficiency, including MS Office
• Detailed understanding of BIM requirements
• Detailed understanding of Project Life Cycle
• Familiarity with Autodesk Products

What you bring to the table:

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

·        Solid experience (3-5 years) and knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management

·        Ideal candidate would have both project management and engineering work experience.

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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Salary : $700