Traveling Project Manager

Southland Industries; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

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Job summary

Southland Industries seeks an experienced Project Manager for commercial HVAC and mechanical construction. You will lead multiple projects, coordinate with field staff, and mentor engineers while delivering on milestones, budgets, and quality.

The role offers travel to project sites, with possible relocation for the right candidate. You will apply Lean construction principles, plan well ahead, build strong customer relationships, and drive collaborative solutions with owners, craftsmen and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HVAC, mechanical, and process piping design, construction and operation.
• Ability to plan 3–6 months ahead and ensure progress and outcomes.
• Lead projects, manage field relationships, and inspire teams to perform well.
• Think creatively to drive innovative construction techniques and prefabrication.

Responsibilities

• Lead single large project or multiple projects under Senior PM guidance.
• Coordinate with craftsman, foremen, and owners to deliver outcomes.
• Plan projects from start to finish and manage moving parts.
• Apply LEAN principles to deliver value and meet owner expectations.
• Mentor early-career professionals and foster a culture of learning and growth.
• Manage project financials and forecasting to keep projects on track.
• Develop and nurture long-term relationships with customers beyond a single project.

Skills

Building systems

HVAC knowledge

LEAN construction

Project scheduling

Budgeting/financials

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

LEAN Construction tools

Job description

Position Summary

Our Project Managers are experienced in commercial HVAC and Mechanical Construction and likes the challenge of unique designs, projects and deadlines. You will be able to run jobs big and small, coordinating multiple jobs simultaneously, while also providing leadership to project engineers and partnering with our field staff to ensure flawless project delivery. You will also manage project milestones, identifying and coordinating resource requirements. One of the most important skills sets you possess is the ability to exercise a high level of judgment and work autonomously within company processes.You are willing to learn the Southland way of doing work and are eager to learn from others at all levels of the organization. The experience you have allows you to have a short learning curve but does not present a barrier to learning new things. In fact, you are excited to learn about our company, teams, and processes and see opportunities to share your past knowledge to help your team be more successful when it makes sense. You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and execute all levels of project management activities and responsibilities; you are not someone that can’t perform without support staff. Finally, you thrive in a collaborative environment and are looking to work with multiple teams to accomplish our division and project goals.

**This role can be for a traveling PM who is able to be at the project site during the week and travel home on the weekend OR if you are ready to take on a new adventure, a relocation package is part of the deal for the right candidate.**

Position Details

• Provide support to a single large project or multiple projects being managed by a Senior Project Managers and Project Engineers

• We do self-performing work, so you'll need to work with craftsman, foreman and the owner

• You'll help plan outprojects from start to finish with an understanding of all the moving parts involved and what it takes to manage the process

• You'll utilize your LEAN principles and have a keen understanding of what the owner wants and how we can deliver it

• You'll play a key role in managing the financials and making sure the project stays on track

• You'll continually develop and nurture customer relationships beyond a single project – at Southland, we value customers for life.

• You'll get to mentor early-career professionals and help prepare them for the next step in their profession in keeping with our core value “People.”

Qualifications

• You have a strong knowledge of building systems, HVAC, mechanical, process piping, including design, construction, and how these systems work

• You're fanatical about planning, innovating, and improving the processes we use every day

• You know how to plan 3 to 6 months down the road and know what it takes to achieve successful progress and outcomes along the way

• You know how to run a job, track production in the field and build good relationships that inspire people to want to work hard for you

• You have the ability to think outside the box and lead the team in driving innovative construction techniques and prefabrication strategies.

• You have strong experience managing mechanical construction projects for a mechanical company – after all, that’s what we do!

• You're accountable and take initiative on your projects. Accountability is one of Southland’s highest values.

• You're able to creatively solve problems. You’ve been in the trenches before. You know what it takes to get the job done and done right for your customer and your company.

• You have strong leadership skills, business acumen, and integrity.

• You have a strong understanding of the financials of a project and how to forecast

• You have good relationships with the field and understand what it takes to get the best out of your people

• You're able to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to achieve mutual outcomes. We’re counting on you to bring a collaborative spirit to our work process.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management, 7-10+ years experience in a related field.

• Experience working at an MEP firm managing multiple MEP projects is a must!

• Experience working on projects with process piping is a big plus!

• Experience with Design/Build and IPD project experience is a plus

• Familiarity and/or experience with Lean Construction tools is a plus

Benefits

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.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities (https://southlandind.foleon.com/experienced-professionals/brochure/) , follow us on social media (https://www.linkedin.com/company/22132/?trk=tyah) , and check out our website (https://southlandind.com/) .

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

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