Project Manager

Position Summary

Are you ready to take your MEP project management career to the next level? Join a cutting-edge prefabrication and modular construction manufacturing environment where stability meets innovation. As an MEP Project Manager, you’ll oversee the design, fabrication, and delivery of complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems—serving diverse project verticals across commercial, healthcare, industrial, and mission-critical sectors.

Position Details

• Unmatched Exposure & Growth – Unlike traditional construction, where project experience builds over time, you’ll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of systems and industries—faster.
• Stability & Efficiency – Work in a controlled environment with streamlined processes, reducing on-site uncertainties while delivering high-quality, repeatable results.
• Innovative Approach – Be at the forefront of offsite manufacturing, leveraging prefabrication and modular solutions to drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
• Career Acceleration – Develop expertise in cutting-edge construction methods, positioning yourself as a leader in the evolving built environment.
• Provide support to a single large project or multiple projects being modularly designed and built in our modular manufacturing facility
• We do self-performing work, so you'll need to work with craftsman, foreman and the owner
• You'll help plan out mechanical projects from start to finish with an understanding of all of the moving parts involved and what it takes to manage the process
• You'll utilize your LEAN principles and have a keen understanding of what the owner wants and how we can deliver it
• You'll play a key role in managing the financials and making sure the project stays on track
• You'll continually develop and nurture customer relationships beyond a single project – at Southland, we value customers for life.
• You'll get to mentor younger people and help prepare them for the next step in their profession in keeping with our core value “People.”

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management, 7-10+ years experience in related field.
• Experience working at a MEP firm managing multiple MEP projects
• Experience with Design/Build and Modular fabrication project experience is considered a plus
• Familiarity and/or experience with Lean Construction tools considered a plus
• Experience working on data centers, federal work, industrial and/or healthcare is a plus!
• You have a strong knowledge of building systems, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, piping, including design, construction, and how these systems work
• You're fanatical about planning, innovating, and improving the processes we use every day.
• You have the ability to think outside the box and lead the team in driving innovative construction techniques and prefabrication strategies.
• You have strong experience managing mechanical construction projects for a mechanical company – after all, that’s what we do!
• You're accountable and take initiative on your projects. Accountability is one of Southland’s highest values.
• You're 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.
• You have strong leadership skills, business acumen, and integrity.
• You have a strong understanding of the financials of a project and how to forecast
• You have good relationships with the field and understand what it takes to get the best out of your people
• You're able to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to achieve mutual outcomes. We’re counting on you to bring a collaborative spirit to our work process.

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, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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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.

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.

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