Senior Design Project Manager

Position Summary

As a Senior Design Project Manager, you will provide leadership to the project team upon award of a contract including managing all aspects of a project’s design with Owners, Engineers, and Architects as required. Requires necessary financial and risk management reporting to internal management and the necessary business acuity to protect Southland Engineering’s interests while maintaining positive client relationships.

Position Details

Manages larger, more complex design-build and design-assist projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality projects within the prescribed time frames. Serves as a Program Lead for multi-project programs with consistent owner, general contractor, or other team entities.

Develops and establishes strong client relationships. Coordinates with cross-functional teams, including other discipline contractors and architects.

Communicates and manages project goals and schedules with business development, engineering, estimating, and construction project management. Identifies, assesses, and manages risk in all project phases and participates in the creation of construction schedule to ensure alignment.

Manages all financial aspects of design contracts (costs, billings and collections) to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow while maintaining a positive client relationship. Identifies, communicates, proposes resolutions to conflicts.

Manages conceptual estimating for cost impact studies or design optimization. Assists with the development of construction contracts, bring awareness for any financial impacts.

Leads the development of standards, methods, processes and procedures for the engineering department. Supervises and mentors the work of design project managers and engineers to ensure compliance. Provides guidance on complex designs and technical issues.

Develops and maintains document control, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements and standards.

Identifies design, process and equipment options that meet client requirements, minimize costs and limit potential operational problems. Manages the design and/or coordination of QA/QC process.

Leads on-site field surveys to collect or deliver design and engineering data.

Manages and executes early procurement of subcontractors, design partners or equipment. Develops RFP’s to define scopes of work and schedules.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Science, or equivalent technical training and related experience

9+ years of progressive engineering or construction management experience

PE licensure preferred

Proficient project management skills, including ability to conceptually plan construction projects from beginning to end to fully realize how design decisions impact construction.

Excellent analytical and technical writing skills

Superior communication, interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills and presentation skills

Advanced computer proficiency, including MS Office and familiarity with Autodesk Products and Revit

Ability to lead design charettes and guide engineering team to efficient project development

Ability to develop scopes of work for project development

Strong leadership and motivational skills to maximize team performance across various departments and job positions. Ability to efficiently review and critique construction documents

Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities

Detailed understanding of all MEP calculations and designs, building codes and standards, and MEP system costs

Detailed understanding of BIM requirements and Project Life Cycle

Knowledge of Project Estimating (FEB, CEB)

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

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

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