Southland Industries Inc.

Traveling Senior Project Manager

Southland Industries Inc. • $110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management and 15+ years of experience in MEP projects
  • Experience with large, complex projects involving process piping
  • Proficiency in managing multiple HVAC construction projects, including financial tracking
  • Expertise in job planning, work execution, and pre-fabrication processes
  • Ability to forecast project needs and manage timelines effectively
  • Strong communication skills to engage with various stakeholders
  • Demonstrated leadership with a focus on team development and accountability

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement project strategies to ensure delivery meets contract requirements
  • Measure and report project progress while ensuring adherence to timelines
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients through regular updates
  • Collaborate with management to refine project strategies
  • Oversee project budgets, cost projections, and change orders
  • Participate in cross-departmental meetings to address project issues
  • Mentor team members and provide coaching to enhance their skills

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with 50% company match and immediate vesting
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
  • Annual performance-based bonus program
  • Life and disability insurance offerings
  • Flexible spending plans for health and dependent care
  • Paid parental leave and personal time off
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary

If you love managing large, complex construction projects, mentoring others, and are passionate about safety, Southland has an opportunity for you as a Senior Project Manager. This position is responsible for managing a project team for a single large complex project or multiple smaller projects, including providing coaching and performance feedback.In addition, this role serves as the primary point of contact for the project.

This role can be for a Traveling Senior 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
  • 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 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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