Project Manager (Special Projects - Controls)

Southland Industries; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Career advancement

Wellness resources

Employee ownership

Job summary

Southland Industries in Las Vegas seeks a Project Manager – Special Projects (Controls Focus) to lead building automation, BAS, and MEP retrofit projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will partner with operations, engineering, field teams, and clients to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

The ideal candidate has HVAC controls expertise, strong PM skills, financial acumen, and the ability to mentor project engineers and manage subcontractors, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering, or applicable experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Proven ability to manage small teams.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Experience managing subcontractors.
• Strong computer skills, including CADD, ERP and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel.
• Ability to work at a computer terminal with mouse and keyboard for several hours per day.
• Ability to visit job construction areas and climb stairs, maneuver in and around pipe work and air ducts and work safely in close proximity to construction materials and equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develops budget analysis reports, cost and revenue projections, change orders and other reports as necessary.
• Delegates work and serves as mentor to Project Engineers. Provides coaching and performance feedback as necessary.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Financial acumen

Education

Four-year degree in Engineering, or applicable experience

Tools

CADD

ERP

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Project Manager – Special Projects (Controls Focus) is responsible for managing the successful execution of building automation, controls, and small-to-medium MEP retrofit projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role partners closely with operations, engineering, field teams, and customers to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and with exceptional client satisfaction. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of HVAC controls, Building Automation Systems (BAS), and integrated building systems while demonstrating excellent project management, financial management, and relationship-building skills.

Position Details

• 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.
• Develops budget analysis reports, cost and revenue projections, change orders and other reports as necessary
• Delegates work and serves as mentor to Project Engineers. Provides coaching and performance feedback as necessary.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering, or applicable experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience
• Proven ability to manage small teams
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Strong financial acumen
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience managing subcontractors
• Strong computer skills, including CADD, ERP and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel
• Ability to work at a computer terminal with mouse and keyboard for several hours per day.
• Ability to visit job construction areas and climb stairs, maneuver in and around pipe work and air ducts and work safely in close proximity to construction materials and equipment.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to supporting the well‑being of our employees and their families.

For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), wages and benefits—including health and welfare, retirement, paid time off, and other provisions—are determined in accordance with the applicable local union agreement.

In addition to union-provided benefits, employees may have access to company-sponsored programs such as:

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Company-supported career advancement and apprenticeship pathways
• Wellness resources and employee support programs

Please note that specific benefits and eligibility may vary based on union affiliation, location, and the terms of the applicable CBA.

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 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).

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.