Project Manager

Project Manager Project Management Operations Dulles VA ID 4849 Full-Time Regular

Position Summary: Our Project Managers are experienced in commercial HVAC and Mechanical Construction and like the challenge of unique designs, projects, and deadlines. You will be able to run jobs big and small, coordinating multiple jobs simultaneously while also providing leadership to project engineers and partnering with our field staff to ensure flawless project delivery. You will also manage project milestones, identifying and coordinating resource requirements. One of the most important skills sets you possess is the ability to exercise a high level of judgment and work autonomously within company processes. You are willing to learn the Southland way of doing work and are eager to learn from others at all levels of the organization. The experience you have allows you to have a short learning curve but does not present a barrier to learning new things. In fact, you are excited to learn about our company teams and processes and see opportunities to share your past knowledge to help your team be more successful when it makes sense. You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and execute all levels of project management activities and responsibilities. You are not someone that cannot perform without support staff. Finally, you thrive in a collaborative environment and are looking to work with multiple teams to accomplish our division and project goals.

Position Details: Provide support to a single large project or multiple projects being managed by a Senior Project Manager and Project Engineers. We do self-performing work, so you will need to work with craftsman foreman and the owner. You will help plan out mechanical projects from start to finish with an understanding of all the moving parts involved and what it takes to manage the process. You will utilize your LEAN principles and have a keen understanding of what the owner wants and how we can deliver it. You will play a key role in managing the financials and making sure the project stays on track. You will continually develop and nurture customer relationships beyond a single project - at Southland, we value customers for life. You will get to mentor younger people and help prepare them for the next step in their profession, in keeping with our core value, People.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management • 7-10 years of experience in a related field • Experience working at a MEP firm managing multiple MEP projects • Experience with DesignBuild and IPD project experience is considered a plus • Familiarity and/or experience with Lean Construction tools is considered a plus • Experience working on data centers, federal work, industrial, and/or healthcare is a plus • You have a strong knowledge of building systems, HVAC, mechanical piping, including design, construction, and how these systems work • You are fanatical about planning, innovating, and improving the processes we use every day • You have the ability to think outside the box and lead the team in driving innovative construction techniques and prefabrication strategies • You have strong experience managing mechanical construction projects for a mechanical company - after all, thats what we do • You are accountable and take initiative on your projects • Accountability is one of Southlands highest values • You are able to creatively solve problems • You have been in the trenches before • You know what it takes to get the job done and done right for your customer and your company • You have strong leadership skills, business acumen, and integrity • You have a strong understanding of the financials of a project and how to forecast • You have good relationships with the field and understand what it takes to get the best out of your people • You are able to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to achieve mutual outcomes • We are counting on you to bring a collaborative spirit to our work process.

Benefits:

As a 100 employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family: • 401k plan with 50 company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employees) • 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 for health and dependent care • Paid parental leave • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time • Training and professional development opportunities • Company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses • Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries: As one of the nations largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you are engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team. To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.

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, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, 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.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement: It is Southland Industries policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).