Traveling Senior Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pre-tax FSAs

Parental leave

Paid holidays/vacation

Training & memberships

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking an experienced leader to drive multi-million dollar MEP projects within a design-build framework. You will refine estimating approaches, manage finances, and coordinate across internal teams to deliver on-time, on-budget outcomes.

You will mentor project managers, foster client relationships, and apply the latest industry trends. Virginia-based leadership supports a people-first, employee-owned culture and career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management plus 15+ years of experience managing mid to large size MEP projects.
• Experience working on large and complex projects with process piping.
• Extensive experience managing multiple HVAC construction projects and understanding project financials and schedules.
• Ability to plan, build the job, and drive the pre-fabrication part of the project.
• Plan 6-9 months ahead to achieve progress and outcomes.
• Expert knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and related design engineering aspects.
• Strong communication skills with all levels of staff, clients and contractors.
• Proven ability to manage multiple large, complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to meet contractual and financial targets.
• Measure progress and develop tactics to stay on track.
• Develop client relationships with status updates to client and leadership.
• Partner with management to implement project strategies.
• Manage budget reports, cost and revenue projections, change orders.
• Participate in project meetings to discuss schedule and issues.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure project scope and direction stay on schedule.
• Delegate work and mentor the project team with coaching and feedback.
• Lead and motivate teams through all phases of large-scale projects.
• Mentor Project Managers and Project Engineers for career development.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Financial management

Leadership

HVAC

Piping systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Position Summary

In this role, you will work on exciting, multi-million dollar commercial MEP projects as you develop your skills in estimating, financials, and project management within the design-build construction process.

Position Details

• Develop and implement strategies and plans to ensure your team meets or exceeds the project delivery contractually and financially.

• Measure and report progress, and won't just look back, but will develop tactics to make sure we 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. for the project

• Participate in project meetings with internal departments to discuss project schedule and issues as needed.

• Partner with stakeholders to ensure scope and direction of project is on schedule.

• Delegate work and serves as mentor to project team. Provide coaching and performance feedback as necessary

• Direct and motivate teams through all phases of multiple large-scale projects. Celebrate when things go well; problem solve when they don’t.

• Mentor Project Managers and Project Engineers to prepare them for the next step in their profession in keeping with our core value "People".

• Utilize the latest construction industry trends and pioneer new trends as they emerge.

• Develop and nurture customer relationships beyond a single project - at Southland, we value customers for life.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management plus 15+ years of experience managing mid to large size MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) projects - after all, that’s what we do!

• Experience working on large and complex projects with process piping

• You have extensive experience managing multiple HVAC construction projects and have a deep understanding of project financials and schedules, tracking production and managing a large project from start to finish

• You know how to build the job, plan the work and drive the pre-fabrication part of the project

• You know how to plan 6-9 months down the road and know what it takes to achieve successful progress and outcomes along the way

• Expert knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as all design engineering aspect

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communication with all levels of employees, clients and general contractors

• Proven ability to manage multiple larger complex projects

• Strong public speaking ability

• Ability to present proposals to clients

• Authentic leadership – you're able to lead by example, with integrity and a real interest in the development of each member of your team.

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

• Be 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.

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. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you're engaged, challenged, and valued.

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/) .

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.

Pay

Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Virginia this ranges from $148,169.00 - $181,095.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

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.