Senior Design Project Manager

Southland Industries • Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Science, or equivalent technical training and related experience
• 9+ years of progressive engineering or construction management experience
• 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)

Nice To Haves

• PE licensure preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a project’s design with Owners, Engineers, and Architects as required.
• Provide necessary financial and risk management reporting to internal management.
• Protect Southland Engineering’s interests while maintaining positive client relationships.
• Manage larger, more complex design-build and design-assist projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality projects within the prescribed time frames.
• Serve as a Program Lead for multi-project programs with consistent owner, general contractor, or other team entities.
• Develop and establish strong client relationships.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including other discipline contractors and architects.
• Communicate and manage project goals and schedules with business development, engineering, estimating, and construction project management.
• Identify, assess, and manage risk in all project phases.
• Participate in the creation of construction schedule to ensure alignment.
• Manage all financial aspects of design contracts (costs, billings and collections) to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow while maintaining a positive client relationship.
• Identify, communicate, and propose resolutions to conflicts.
• Manage conceptual estimating for cost impact studies or design optimization.
• Assist with the development of construction contracts, bring awareness for any financial impacts.
• Lead the development of standards, methods, processes and procedures for the engineering department.
• Supervise and mentor the work of design project managers and engineers to ensure compliance.
• Provide guidance on complex designs and technical issues.
• Develop and maintain document control, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements and standards.
• Identify design, process and equipment options that meet client requirements, minimize costs and limit potential operational problems.
• Manage the design and/or coordination of QA/QC process.
• Lead on-site field surveys to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
• Manage and execute early procurement of subcontractors, design partners or equipment.
• Develop RFP’s to define scopes of work and schedules.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior