Project Manager

Southland Industries; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability income protection

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Training and professional development

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial HVAC and mechanical construction efforts in a dynamic, collaborative environment in the Philadelphia area.

You will coordinate multiple projects, mentor engineers and partner with field teams to ensure flawless delivery while applying Lean principles and strong financial oversight. The role emphasizes client relationship growth, scalable processes, and continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management is required.
• 7-10+ years experience in related field and experience at an MEP firm managing multiple MEP projects.
• Design/Build and IPD project experience is a plus.
• Lean Construction tools familiarity is a plus.
• Experience with data centers, federal work, industrial and/or healthcare is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of building systems including HVAC, mechanical and piping.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to a single large project or multiple projects managed by Senior Project Managers and Project Engineers.
• Work with craftsman, foreman and owners to plan mechanical projects from start to finish.
• Utilize LEAN principles to meet owner expectations and deliver on commitments.
• Manage project financials to keep the project on track.
• Develop and nurture customer relationships beyond a single project.
• Mentor younger staff and promote Southland's 'People' value.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mechanical systems knowledge

Budgeting & forecasting

Collaboration with field staff

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Lean Construction tools

Job description

Position Summary

Our Project Managers are experienced in commercial HVAC and Mechanical Construction and likes 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 you 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 can’t 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.

• Provide support to a single large project or multiple projects being managed by a Senior Project Managers and Project Engineers


• We do self-performing work, so you'll need to work with craftsman, foreman and the owner


• You'll help plan out mechanical projects from start to finish with an understanding of all of the moving parts involved and what it takes to manage the process


• You'll utilize your LEAN principles and have a keen understanding of what the owner wants and how we can deliver it


• You'll play a key role in managing the financials and making sure the project stays on track


• You'll continually develop and nurture customer relationships beyond a single project – at Southland, we value customers for life.


• You'll get to mentor younger people and help prepare them for the next step in their profession in keeping with our core value “People.”

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management, 7-10+ years experience in related field.


• Experience working at a MEP firm managing multiple MEP projects


• Experience with Design/Build and IPD project experience is considered a plus


• Familiarity and/or experience with Lean Construction tools 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're 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, that’s what we do!


• You're accountable and take initiative on your projects. Accountability is one of Southland’s highest values.


• You're able to creatively solve problems. You’ve 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're able to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to achieve mutual outcomes. We’re counting on you to bring a collaborative spirit to our work process.

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

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s 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.

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.

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