Project Manager

Southland Industries • Indianapolis, IN

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role can be for a traveling 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. Provide support to a single large project or multiple projects being managed by a Senior Project Managers and Project Engineers. We do self-performing work, so you'll need to work with craftsman, foreman and the owner. You'll help plan out 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 early-career professionals and help prepare them for the next step in their profession in keeping with our core value “People.”

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management
• 7-10+ years experience in a related field
• Experience working at an MEP firm managing multiple MEP projects is a must!
• Strong knowledge of building systems, HVAC, mechanical, process piping, including design, construction, and how these systems work
• Know how to plan 3 to 6 months down the road and know what it takes to achieve successful progress and outcomes along the way
• Know how to run a job, track production in the field and build good relationships that inspire people to want to work hard for you
• Ability to think outside the box and lead the team in driving innovative construction techniques and prefabrication strategies
• Strong experience managing mechanical construction projects for a mechanical company
• Accountable and take initiative on your projects
• Able to creatively solve problems
• Strong leadership skills, business acumen, and integrity
• Strong understanding of the financials of a project and how to forecast
• Good relationships with the field and understand what it takes to get the best out of your people
• Able to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to achieve mutual outcomes

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on projects with process piping is a big plus!
• Experience with Design/Build and IPD project experience is a plus
• Familiarity and/or experience with Lean Construction tools is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide support to a single large project or multiple projects being managed by a Senior Project Managers and Project Engineers
• Work with craftsman, foreman and the owner
• Plan out projects from start to finish with an understanding of all of the moving parts involved and what it takes to manage the process
• Utilize LEAN principles and have a keen understanding of what the owner wants and how we can deliver it
• Manage the financials and making sure the project stays on track
• Develop and nurture customer relationships beyond a single project
• Mentor early-career professionals and help prepare them for the next step in their profession

Benefits

• 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
• Relocation package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior