Southland Industries Inc.

Operations Manager

Southland Industries Inc.$210K — $230K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Excellent knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection (MEPF) systems and General Building Construction.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for leading cross-functional teams and fostering customer relationships.
  • Understanding of design build/design assist scope development, cost estimating, and contracting.
  • Deep understanding of trades related to MEP and building construction, particularly concerning cost and scope.
  • Familiarity with commercial terms in construction contracts.
  • Proficient in all phases of preconstruction including planning, estimating, and subcontractor selection; must perform tasks independently.
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering from an accredited institution.
  • 10-15 years of experience in ESCO, GC, or MEP contracting and management.
  • Must be based within a two-hour radius of Dulles, VA for occasional onsite needs.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee project scope deliverables, ensuring alignment with team and client expectations.
  • Lead and manage project delivery teams, focusing on staff planning and performance enhancement.
  • Develop strategies for subcontractor and vendor engagement during preconstruction and construction phases.
  • Participate in project development, customer meetings, and presentations to convey project goals and specifications.
  • Manage procurement strategies and construction planning to mitigate risks effectively.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with 50% company match, with immediate 100% vesting.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance fully covered for employees.
  • Annual bonus program based on performance and company profitability.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage options available.
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans for health and dependent care expenses.
  • Paid parental leave for employees.
  • Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation, and personal time.
  • Training and professional development opportunities funded by the company.
  • Wellness benefits to support employee health and well-being.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for the oversight of a portfolio of energy-based project deliverables and project delivery teams, this will include planning and management of personnel, preconstruction costing, constructability, risk management and review as well as portfolio financial management and reporting.

Ensure KPI performance expectations are aligned and achievable by leading and managing the project delivery teams, which includes project procurement and engineering collaboration estimating, contracts, material procurement, and construction delivery.

Accountable for project scopes of work delivery, construction cost estimates, risk reviews and mitigation, construction schedule, staffing, sub-contractor qualification and partnering decisions on managed portfolio projects in the Energy Division. The position has direct impact on the financial outcome of managed portfolio projects in the Division.

Position Details
  • Ensure team alignment of project scope deliverables, client management, review of scopes, risk mitigation, cost estimates, contracts,procurement strategies andconstruction planning
  • Project Delivery team leadership including staff planning, management, and building high performing teams
  • Sub-contractor and vendor strategies, prequalification, scoping, pricing and management during the preconstruction and construction phases
  • Participate in project development support, customer meetings and presentations

Qualifications
  • Must have excellent working knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection (MEPF) systems and working knowledge of General Building Construction.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to become a collaborative persuasive leader of cross functional teams and help develop favorable customer relationships.
  • Must understand the fundamental concepts and practical application of design build/design assist scope development, cost estimating and contracting.
  • A thorough understanding of the different trades including MEP and building construction as it relates to cost and scope.
  • A thorough understanding of the commercial terms within a construction contract.
  • The position is to participate in the preconstruction phase to ensure the project scope, quality, schedule and performance expectations are aligned and achievable.This requires advanced knowledge in engineering and design, estimating, negotiating contracts, planning construction activities, selecting subcontractors, and leading/managing the client and project team.Various stages of preconstruction will require the ability to self-perform these tasks.
  • This position requires some travel to perform site investigations and attend in-person meetings with clients, design teams, subcontractors, vendors and other project participants as required.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or University in mechanical, electrical or architectural engineering.
  • A minimum of 10-15 years ofESCO, GC, or MEP contracting and management experience.
  • This is a remote role. Eligibility requires that the employee live within approximately a two-hour driving radius of our Dulles, VA office to support occasional onsite needs.

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 Inc.

Southland Industries is a construction company that specializes in designing, building, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial clients. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. Southland Industries has over 30 offices across the United States and employs over 3,000 people. The company has completed projects in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, government, and data centers. Southland Industries is committed to sustainability and has implemented green building practices in many of its projects.
Learn more about Southland Industries Inc.
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$1 billion

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