Project Manager

Southland Industries, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Annual bonus

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries in Vancouver, WA seeks an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing projects on a high-impact assignment. You will collaborate with a top-tier team to meet milestones while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong design knowledge, proven team leadership, and excellent communication skills. You will manage client relations, budgets, and change orders on a fast-paced project and contribute to a reputable,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and general systems design.
• Experience managing subcontractors and small teams.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• May manage a team or act as project lead.
• Manage smaller projects or portions of larger projects.
• Provide project status updates to clients and leadership.
• Oversee budget reports, cost projections, and change orders.
• Participate in project meetings with internal departments.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure scope/schedule alignment.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

HVAC/plumbing systems knowledge

CADD/ERP/Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

CADD

ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're seeking a talented MEP Project Manager to join our dynamic team in Vancouver, WA working on a high-impact, mission-critical project. This role is ideal for a skilled Project Manager passionate about mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, looking to elevate their career through hands- on experience in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with a top-tier team, ensuring project milestones are met while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. If you're driven by challenges and eager to contribute to a project that will make a difference, we want to hear from you. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

• May manage a team or serve as a project lead
• Generally manages smaller projects or a portion of a larger, complex project
• Develops client relationships by providing project status updates to client and leadership
• Manages budget reports, cost and revenue projections, change orders, etc. for project
• Participates in project meetings with internal departments
• Partners with stakeholders to ensure scope and direction of project is on schedule

Qualifications

• A natural curiosity and desire to learn
• A collaborative and resilient attitude
• Strong knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as all design engineering aspects
• Proven ability to manage small teams
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience managing subcontractors
• Strong computer skills, including CADD, ERP and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel
• Four-year degree in Engineering, or applicable experience
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience
• In-depth knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as general understanding of system operations.

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

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. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued.

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.

Pay:

Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Washington, this ranges from $112,983.00 - $138,091.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

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

Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be establishedafter 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).