Senior Lead Virtual Designer - Mechanical Piping or Plumbing - Multiple locations in TX

Southland; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Southland as a Project Lead where you will drive complex electrical or mechanical systems projects. You will lead communication between teams, manage budgets, and ensure successful deliverables while adhering to constructability standards. With over 7 years of industry experience, your skills will be pivotal in shaping modular construction approaches. Southland values innovation and collaboration to foster a safe and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability Income Protection Insurance

Flexible Spending Plans

Holidays and Vacation

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years relevant experience managing projects and leading teams.
• Ability to interpret construction documents.
• Knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, Piping, and Sheet Metal.

Responsibilities

• Lead constructability on larger, complex projects.
• Ensure timely communication between project team members.
• Manage project budget and costs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail orientation

Project coordination

Multi-tasking

Budget management

Education

BS or BA degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Navisworks

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Produce digital mockup of electrical or mechanical and plumbing systems based on designs that have been developed by external or internal design teams and Brandt operations team input.

What you’ll do:

Accountable for leading constructability on generally larger-size more complex assigned projects

Partners with the design and modeling group to incorporate constructability knowledge in a timely manner to minimize model rework

Leads communication between the project team members to ensure a successful product; ensures concerns are addressed and resolved

Provides material, content and feedback to applicable team members as needed

Leads the final trade coordination and sign-off process on the project working in conjunction with the General Contractor

Contributes to design pull schedule to direct the model development to meet deliverables

Manages resources assigned to the project

Participates in conceptual design efforts to promote modular construction and constructability standards

Responsible for managing a budget and project costs

Responsible for building relationships with clients

Ensures Connected Solutions where applicable

Perform additional assignments as requested/needed

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write, edit and proofread content.
• Ability to read and interpret basic construction documents
• Current knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, Piping, Sheet Metal trades and field installation methods
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to coordinate projects
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to interpret the Construction Schedule to integrate a design pull schedule
• Ability to train less experienced Detailers
• Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD experience

What you bring to the table:

· BS or BA degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred, or applicable experience

· 7+ years relevant experience, including managing projects and leading people

YOU Matter

The Brandt Companies were created under the leadership of Barry Moore and Mark Zilbermann in an ever-expanding quest to provide our clients with on-time, in-budget construction service, complete commissioning assistance, and long-term facilities maintenance. We expanded into HVAC service and full-service MEP operations. In the 2010s, Brandt established the industrial division focusing directly on the unique needs of industrial clients. Expanding on the growing industrial market, Brandt acquired Hilbig Services in 2018.

BRANDT TODAY

In 2022, Brandt was acquired bySouthland Industries. This acquisition aligned with Brandt’s goal to become a truly national company that can better serve our customers, increase our industry influence towards more collaborative delivery approaches, and create additional opportunities for our employees.

With offices in all of the major Texas cities and over $700 million in annual revenues, Brandt has established itself as the largestmechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor in the state. With in-house capabilities that start with build/design, construction and commissioning and end up in service, Brandt works every day to provide the solutions and service to meet your ever-changing needs.

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE , SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

Benefits:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

• 401(k) Plan
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
• Numerous training opportunities and company-paid membership for professional associations and licenses

For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website: Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN

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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, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, 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.

**All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. **

**We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time**

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