Southland Industries Inc.

Special Projects Manager

Southland Industries Inc. • $141K — $173K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 10 years of mechanical construction operations experience, including industrial and specialty construction.
  • Strong knowledge of company operations and philosophy.
  • Proficient organizational and analytical skills.
  • Outstanding leadership and communication abilities.
  • Proven track record of establishing and achieving corporate and project goals.

Responsibilities

  • Direct overall planning and scheduling of Special Projects to meet company and project objectives.
  • Implement project management processes and ensure adherence to corporate policies.
  • Monitor project performance and provide feedback, escalating issues as needed.
  • Identify and resolve project challenges, coordinating with cross-functional teams.
  • Support budget monitoring and cost analysis for assigned projects.
  • Establish operational objectives and delegate assignments to staff.
  • Conduct training needs assessment and support staff career development.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with 50% company match and immediate 100% vesting.
  • 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
  • Annual performance-based bonus program.
  • Comprehensive life and disability insurance coverage.
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans for health and dependent care.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Generous paid holidays, vacation, and personal time.
  • Training and professional development opportunities, including company-paid memberships.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary

Directs the overall planning and scheduling of Special Projects, significantly contributing to the achievement of company, division, and project objectives and ensuring maximum operating results.

Position Details
  • Supports the implementation of project management processes, policies, and procedures within the corporate policy.
  • Provides detailed inputs on constructability, cost control, and scheduling during the planning and execution stages of projects.
  • Monitors project performance against plans and standards, providing feedback to team members, and escalates issues as needed.
  • Supports the achievement of short- and long-term goals, ensuring alignment with broader company objectives.
  • Identifies and resolves project-specific challenges, coordinating with staff and cross-functional teams to maintain smooth operations.
  • Collaborates in cross-functional projects and shares operational best practices.
  • Supports budget monitoring and cost analysis activities to maintain financial control of assigned projects.
  • Identifies staff training needs and supports career development.
  • Establishes operational objectives and work plans and delegates assignments to subordinates. Reviews objectives to determine success of operation. Involved in developing, modifying and executing company policies that affect immediate operations and may also have company-wide effect. Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
  • Manages activities of two or more teams or sections, typically through subordinate supervisors. Exercises supervision in terms of costs, methods, and staffing.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, or equivalent education, training and/or experience.
  • 10 years of experience in mechanical construction operations, including industrial and specialty construction experience
  • Knowledge of company operations and philosophy
  • Proficient organizational and analytical skills
  • Outstanding leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to successfully establish and achieve corporate, group, and project goals

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 $141,726.00 - $173,221.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

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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