Senior Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide overall management direction on complex mechanical or electrical projects and analyze and develop new business opportunities relative to a particular client, group of clients, geographical area, or type of project (typically within the healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or data center industries).

What you’ll do:

1. Assume primary project leadership responsibilities in partnership with other key team members and project personnel.
2. Evaluate the scope of work.  Analyze project alternatives, such as material specifications and preliminary construction methods, to develop the optimal construction techniques for the project.
3. Plan, organize and staff key project positions through regional department heads, subordinate project managers, general superintendents, etc.
4. Coordinate with project superintendents and fabrication department to discuss prefabrication possibilities and/or alternatives prior to and during project construction.
5. Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within the boundaries of Brandt’s corporate policy.
6. Initiate and maintain liaison with clients and A/E contacts to facilitate successful construction activities.
7. Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontracts.
8. Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site project superintendent.  Prepare, issue and update master project schedule and variance reports to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget.
9. Research and analyze new materials (functionality, performance, reliability, quality, cost and contract conformance).
10. Manage financial aspects of contracts (costs, billings, and collections) to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow while simultaneously maintaining a positive relationship with client.
11. Manage risks.  Assess alternatives to overcome system coordination issues.   Investigate potentially serious situations to circumvent problems or promptly implement corrective measures as required.
12. Actively pursue additional work through change orders.
13. Ensure project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and Brandt standards.
14. Supervise/mentor the work of other project managers and assistant project managers, when assigned.
15. Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Thorough understanding or corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities
• Outstanding negotiation and change order management skills
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.)
• Exceptional organizational and documentation skills
• Advanced abilities in problem solving, scheduling, and cost control
• Excellent MS Office skills and ability/drive to learn new software systems
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee and project performance
• Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with any of Brandt’s partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.

What you bring to the table:

• 4-yr. engineering or construction science degree (or commensurate levels of technical training and related experience)
• Extensive (10+ years) experience/knowledge of construction design, finance, and management
• OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)

YOU Matter 

The Brandt Companies were created under the leadership of Barry Moore and Mark Zilbermann in an ever-expanding quest to provide our clients with on-time, in-budget construction service, complete commissioning assistance, and long-term facilities maintenance. We expanded into HVAC service and full-service MEP operations. In the 2010s, Brandt established the industrial division focusing directly on the unique needs of industrial clients.  Expanding on the growing industrial market, Brandt acquired Hilbig Services in 2018.

In 2022, Brandt was acquired by Southland Industries. This acquisition aligned with Brandt’s goal to become a truly national company that can better serve our customers, increase our industry influence towards more collaborative delivery approaches, and create additional opportunities for our employees.

With offices in all of the major Texas cities and over $700 million in annual revenues, Brandt has established itself as the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor in the state. With in-house capabilities that start with build/design, construction and commissioning and end up in service, Brandt works every day to provide the solutions and service to meet your ever-changing needs.

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  

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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