Senior MEP Project Leader - Design-Build Excellence

Southland Industries, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 148,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Term life, AD&D insurance

Disability income protection

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Job summary

Southland Industries, Inc. in Dulles, Virginia seeks a senior project manager to lead multi-million dollar commercial MEP projects, advancing your skills in estimating, financials, and the design-build process.

You will develop strategies, manage budgets and client relations, mentor teams, and drive successful delivery across HVAC, plumbing, and related systems. This full-time role emphasizes authentic leadership and accountability, with on-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management.
• 15+ years of experience managing mid to large size MEP projects.
• Experience on large and complex projects with process piping.
• Extensive experience managing HVAC construction projects and understanding project financials.
• Ability to plan 6–9 months ahead and drive pre-fabrication.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with all levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple larger complex projects.
• Authentic leadership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to ensure your team meets contractual and financial goals.
• Measure and report progress; develop tactics to stay on track.
• Develop client relationships by providing project status updates to client and leadership.
• Partner with management to develop and implement project strategies.
• Manage budget reports, cost and revenue projections, change orders, etc.
• Participate in project meetings to discuss schedule and issues.
• Delegate work and mentor project team; provide coaching and feedback.
• Direct and motivate teams through all phases of large-scale projects.
• Mentor Project Managers and Project Engineers to progress in their careers.
• Utilize latest construction industry trends and pioneer new trends.
• Develop and nurture customer relationships beyond a single project.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting & financials

Leadership

HVAC/MEP expertise

Client relationship management

Public speaking

Proposal presentation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Southland Industries, Inc. in Dulles, Virginia seeks a senior project manager to lead multi-million dollar commercial MEP projects, advancing your skills in estimating, financials, and the design-build process.

You will develop strategies, manage budgets and client relations, mentor teams, and drive successful delivery across HVAC, plumbing, and related systems. This full-time role emphasizes authentic leadership and accountability, with on-site collaboration.