Senior Design Build Project Manager

Position Summary

Southland Industries is a national provider of performance-based energy and infrastructure solutions. We leverage our design build engineering and construction expertise to reduce clients' operating expenses, renew their infrastructure, and make their facilities more resilient. We combine a self-performance project delivery model with world-class energy engineering expertise to develop, construct, and sustain the most cost-effective and reliable solutions in the industry.

Position Details

• Develops overall project design approach, strategies, management, and oversight.
• Pairs with project development and construction teams to ensure alignment of project scopes of work for client, Southland expectations, and construction cost estimates.
• Performs as lead engineer to ensure projects are delivered within budget and on schedule while managing the team including HVAC, fire protection, plumbing, and electric disciplines.
• Refines construction scopes of work and design packages during development phases; manages internal/external design teams toward required project deliverables for construction documents from development through construction completion.
• Collaborates with Project Executives and Project Managers on cost estimates, contract and procurement strategies, construction planning, and risk management.
• Provides input and management regarding sub-contractor design partners and vendor strategies, prequalification, scoping, pricing, and management during the preconstruction phase.
• Directs activities to verify installed mechanical systems, equipment, components, and materials conform to the requirements of project contract documents. Ensures conformance with standards, established design practices, applicable codes, and technical adequacy of design and construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in mechanical engineering.
• Professional Engineering license required in good standing.
• A minimum of 10 years of design, estimating, contracting, and management experience within a consulting or design-build firm.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to become a collaborative persuasive leader of cross-functional teams and help develop favorable customer relationships. Ability to quickly problem solve and think on your feet to find solutions to problems.
• A thorough understanding of the different trades including MEP and building construction as it relates to cost and scope with an advanced knowledge of varying building structures, architectural requirements, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, equipment types and applications such as Hydronics (chilled, heating hot, and condenser water), Air-side, ventilation, etc. as applicable to multiple vertical markets.
• Guide design teams towards cost-effective solutions that maximize client value.
• A thorough understanding of the commercial terms within a construction contract.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam based design projects.
• Excellent knowledge in all conventional aspects of mechanical engineering and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard mechanical engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to lead and influence the technical design solutions on prospective projects.
• Athorough understanding of the California market, including Title 24, HCAI, DSA, Federal Civilian and DoD, Healthcare and Labs, Central Utility Plants, Mission Critical, Industrial and logistics facilities, Higher Education Campuses, and Corporate/Mixed Use.
• Excellent communication skills: articulate, assertive, and confident.
• Creative and critical thinker with effective teamwork skills.
• Experience with LEED and sustainable design with LEEP AP and CEM certifications desired.
• Documented experience with advanced design, and aesthetically challenging design with high-profile architecture firms.
• Analyzes equipment energy use for optimizing systems.
• Will need to travel occasionally (10-20% travel).

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.

Pay

Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For (Colorado/New York City/California/Washington/Maryland) this ranges from $150,000 - $170,000 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.