Traveling Project Executive - Southland Industries Inc.

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 Project Executive. In this role, you will work on exciting, multi-million dollar commercial MEP projects, while developing future project managers and leaders.

This role can be for a traveling Project Executive 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. Not only does this project offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but also you get to enjoy a new city and make new friends!

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for managing a larger project (or overseeing a team delivering multiple projects) and team functioning as the Southland’s senior representative and primary point of contact for one or more large construction projects.
• Leadership role to entire project team, including identifying and delegating the responsibilities of team members, as well as effectively mentoring team members.
• Implement the effective use of lean tools (A3 development, choosing by advantages, 5-why).
• Implement effective Last Planner System sessions.
• Learn and simultaneously teach new lean concepts and processes quickly.
• Responsible for coordination of design, trades and subcontractor interaction.
• Applies defined policies and procedures and takes responsibility for decisions and project issues.
• Develops and implements procedural systems and strategies to ensure the continuous improvement of project team and overall project performance.
• Develop CFLs (Customers for Life).
• Responsible for developing a clearly defined repeat client base and assists in future work procurement with clients.
• Supports Sales team during the pursuit of projects (presentations, estimate input, client input).
• Consistently communicates and provides clients with all job-related information regarding status of project.
• Manages critical project functions including equipment selection and subcontractor procurement.
• Responsible for budget analysis and reports, cost and revenue projections, manpower curves, change orders, construction plans etc.
• Effectively negotiates and manages contract change orders.
• Solely responsible for any cost impact related issues.
• Understands, supports and execute Connected Solutions strategies.
• Leads team in assembling and presenting monthly project review to division leadership.
• A member of one of the industry organizations (DBIA, LCI, CPMCA, ASHRAE, ASPE).
• Owning the contract and mentoring the team through understanding it and working within its scope.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Proven ability to manage very large projects or simultaneously manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to train and develop successful project teams.
• Demonstrated skills for proactively planning projects and positively impacting project success.
• Lead preconstruction activities on a major project.
• Perform value engineering analyses.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering systems, including HVAC and Plumbing, relating to the construction of large projects.
• Ability to estimate large jobs in a fast paced and demanding environment.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and to present proposals and give sales presentations.
• Ability to instill a sense of urgency in the project team through proven leadership skills.
• Lead through results oriented personal skill set.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management with minimum 10 years’ experience in related field or, 15-20 years’ experience in Construction Management.
• Experience with management of large Guaranteed Maximum Price projects.
• Experience with common software including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation including CAD drawings, Blueprints, Submittals, etc.

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 with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 100% Paid for Employee
• 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 

To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Career Video - Working at Southland

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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