Southland Industries Inc.

Project Engineer

Southland Industries Inc.$90K — $107K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
  • Basic skills for job cost reporting, labor feedback entry, and purchase order entry.
  • Knowledge of HVAC design principles and system operations.
  • Ability to read mechanical and plumbing drawings accurately.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and competent in business writing and public speaking.
  • Effective communication skills for vendor and supplier management.
  • Familiarity with CAD drawings and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Support field labor operations under project management guidelines.
  • Provide feedback on labor performance and productivity.
  • Procure equipment and subcontractor services efficiently.
  • Maintain document control throughout project phases.
  • Coordinate design elements with trades and subcontractors.
  • Assist in analyzing project budgets and estimating changes.
  • Help develop and manage project schedules effectively.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with 50% company match and immediate vesting.
  • 100% employee-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Annual performance-based bonus program.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage options.
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans for health and dependent care.
  • Paid parental leave and holidays.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Wellness benefits and company-paid memberships.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to jump start your career path in project management? If so, Southland Industries' Project Engineer position is for you! In this role, you will work on exciting, multi-million dollar commercial MEP projects as you develop your skills in estimating, scheduling and project management within the design-build construction process. This is the entry point for a career in project management. Primary responsibility is to assist a project manager or managers to successfully coordinate a project using the necessary engineering, labor, equipment, materials, tools, and subcontracted services.

Position Details
  • Support field labor
  • Labor feedback
  • Equipment & Subcontractor procurement
  • Document Control
  • Design, Trade & Subcontractor coordination
  • Assist in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, estimate project changes & impacts, etc.
  • Assist in the development of project schedules.

Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management, 1-3 years experience in related field.
  • Basic skills that will include inquiring, reviewing and printing job cost reports, labor feedback entry and purchase order entry.
  • Basic knowledge of HVAC design to include types of equipment utilized in the industry as well as general understanding of system operations (i.e. variable air, constant volume, refrigeration cycle.)
  • Ability to read mechanical and plumbing drawings and identify work installed to track labor feedback accurately.
  • Ability to prepare equipment delivery log and track status of these orders.
  • Competent with general business writing and public speaking.
  • Has competency in basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office products.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and suppliers to procure, manage and update the submittal process.
  • Ability to communicate with field foremen to write and track RFI's both internally with our design department and externally with the architect or other designers
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documentation including CAD drawings, Blueprints, Submittals, etc.

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


Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Washington, this ranges from $90,000.00-$107,000.00 yearly 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.

External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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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