Senior Project Leader – Engineering & PM

Southland Industries; Dulles Town Center (VA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no

Annual bonus program

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development opportunities

Employee-owned company benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking an experienced leader to manage large project teams and multiple projects from the Virginia region. You will act as the primary contact for project teams, ensuring delivery, performance, and client satisfaction.

The role demands strong engineering knowledge, hands-on leadership, and excellent communication with clients and contractors. A long track record in design and systems engineering is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering or applicable experience.
• Minimum 12 years’ experience, including minimum 5 years’ people management experience.
• Mastery knowledge of applicable systems design (HVAC, plumbing, etc.) and all design engineering aspects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, able to communicate with all levels of employees, clients and general contractors.
• Strong leadership skills and proven ability to lead a large team.
• Strong public speaking ability.
• Strong computer skills including CADD, ERP and Microsoft Office (Excel).

Responsibilities

• Provide project status updates to client and leadership.
• Maintain solid client relationships and continuously source opportunities for revenue.
• Develop and implement project strategies.
• Manage budget reports, cost and revenue projections, change orders, etc.
• Participate in project meetings with internal departments.
• Delegate work and mentor project team; provide coaching and performance feedback.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Leadership

Public speaking

Communication

CADD

ERP

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CADD

ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking an experienced leader to manage large project teams and multiple projects from the Virginia region. You will act as the primary contact for project teams, ensuring delivery, performance, and client satisfaction.

The role demands strong engineering knowledge, hands-on leadership, and excellent communication with clients and contractors. A long track record in design and systems engineering is essential for success in this position.