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Southland Industries Design Build Project Manager 2 in Pflugerville, Texas
POSITION SUMMARY
Manage preconstruction activities including the design process of design-build and design-assist projects. Develop new business opportunities relative to a particular client, group of clients, particular industry or business division.
What you’ll do:
Independently manage design-build and design-assist projects.Assume primary leadership responsibilities for each assigned project in partnership with the engineer of record.
Develop and maintain relationships with external project teams during preconstruction phase of projects (A/E, GC, Owner, other disciplines).
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 constructionactivities within the prescribed time frames.Make presentations when necessary.
Communicate and manage project goals and requirements with business development, engineering, estimating, and construction project management.
Monitor/control design development in coordination with engineering staff. Mentor and provide guidance on complex designs and technical issues.
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 theclient.
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.
Respond to Request for Proposal for design services as well as review, approve, and negotiate terms on customer contracts.
Issue Request for Proposals and contracts to Professional Service consultants including architects and other engineering disciplines for subconsultant design services.
Ensure project document controls are in compliance with contractrequirements and Brandtstandards.
Identify, assess, and plan to avoid or counteract risk in all phases of assigned projects.
Supervise/mentor the work of other project managers, assistantproject managers, and engineers on assigned projects
Train assistant project managers in basic project management skills while utilizing them to assist in daily execution of assigned projects.
Ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instruction.
Identify design, process and equipment options that can satisfy client requirements, minimize costs and limit potential operational problems.
Lead developing standards, methods, processes and procedures for the engineering department.
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.
Lead on-site field surveys to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
Provide engineering support to business development teams during pursuit of projects.Coordinate engineering resources to develop conceptual designs to support estimating
Coordinate engineering and business development teams to maintain a consistent construction budget throughout the design process.
Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.
What you’ll need to be successful:
Ideal candidate would have both project management and engineering work experience.
Proficient project management skills,including
Documentation
Budget Management
Schedule Development and Management
Contract Review
Negotiation
Design QA/QC Process
Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.)skills
Able to conceptually plan construction projects from beginning to end to fully realize how design decisions will impact construction.
Ability to lead design charettes and guide engineering team to efficient project development
Ability to develop scopes of work for project development
Develop and structure mentorship groups to effectively share knowledge and develop inexperienced employees
Strong leadership and motivational skills to maximize team performance across various departments and job positions.
Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employeeperformance
Ability to develop design tasks and distribute amongst the design team
Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices,processes, standards, etc., and their impact on projectactivities
Detailed understanding of all MEP calculations and designs
Detailed understanding of MEP system costs
Understanding of building codes and standards
Excellent analytical and technical writing skills
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
Excellent time management skills
Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment while adhering to project deadlines
Advanced computer proficiency, including MS Office
Familiarity with Autodesk Products
Detailed understanding of BIM requirements
Detailed understanding of Project Life Cycle
What you bring to the table:
4-yr. mechanical engineering or construction science degree (or commensurate levels of technical training and relatedexperience)
Extensive experience/knowledge (5-10 years) of construction, design, finance, andmanagement
Active Professional Engineering license preferred
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.
BRANDT TODAY
In 2022, Brandt was acquired by Southland Industries (https://southlandind.com/) . 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 (https://brandt.us/mep-construction-services/) 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 (http://southlandindcareers.com/) * or on * Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SouthlandInd) * or * LinkedIN (https://www.linkedin.com/company/22132?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tarId%3A1408634606883%2Ctas%3ASouthland%20industries%2Cidx%3A2-1-4) * *
To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Culture site - Explore Our Culture (https://southlandind.com/culture)
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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