Project Manager, Mechanical Engineer, Operations 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.

• 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 craftsmen, 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.”

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management, 7‑10+ years experience in related field.
• Experience working at an 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.

• 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…