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, foremen 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 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.

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…