Operations Manager

Position Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for the oversight of a portfolio of energy-based project deliverables and project delivery teams, this will include planning and management of personnel, preconstruction costing, constructability, risk management and review as well as portfolio financial management and reporting.

Ensure KPI performance expectations are aligned and achievable by leading and managing the project delivery teams, which includes project procurement and engineering collaboration estimating, contracts, material procurement, and construction delivery.

Accountable for project scopes of work delivery, construction cost estimates, risk reviews and mitigation, construction schedule, staffing, sub-contractor qualification and partnering decisions on managed portfolio projects in the Energy Division. The position has direct impact on the financial outcome of managed portfolio projects in the Division.

Position Details

• Ensure team alignment of project scope deliverables, client management, review of scopes, risk mitigation, cost estimates, contracts, procurement strategies and construction planning

• Project Delivery team leadership including staff planning, management, and building high performing teams

• Sub-contractor and vendor strategies, prequalification, scoping, pricing and management during the preconstruction and construction phases

• Participate in project development support, customer meetings and presentations

Qualifications

• Must have excellent working knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection (MEPF) systems and working knowledge of General Building Construction.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to become a collaborative persuasive leader of cross functional teams and help develop favorable customer relationships.

• Must understand the fundamental concepts and practical application of design build/design assist scope development, cost estimating and contracting. 

• A thorough understanding of the different trades including MEP and building construction as it relates to cost and scope.

• A thorough understanding of the commercial terms within a construction contract.

• The position is to participate in the preconstruction phase to ensure the project scope, quality, schedule and performance expectations are aligned and achievable.  This requires advanced knowledge in engineering and design, estimating, negotiating contracts, planning construction activities, selecting subcontractors, and leading/managing the client and project team.  Various stages of preconstruction will require the ability to self-perform these tasks.

• This position requires some travel to perform site investigations and attend in-person meetings with clients, design teams, subcontractors, vendors and other project participants as required.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University in mechanical, electrical or architectural engineering.

• A minimum of 10-15 years of ESCO, GC, or MEP contracting and management experience.

• This is a remote role. Eligibility requires that the employee live within approximately a two-hour driving radius of our Dulles, VA office to support occasional onsite needs.

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.

Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Virginia this ranges from $208,166.00 - $254,425.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

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.

External Agency Announcement : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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