MEP Project Manager

MEP Project ManagerProject Management/OperationsColumbus, OH • Full-Time/RegularPosition SummaryOur Project Managers are experienced in commercial HVAC and Mechanical Construction and likes the challenge of unique designs, projects and deadlines. You will be able to run jobs big and small, coordinating multiple jobs simultaneously, while also providing leadership to project engineers and partnering with our field staff to ensure flawless project delivery. You will also manage project milestones, identifying and coordinating resource requirements. One of the most important skills sets you possess is the ability to exercise a high level of judgment and work autonomously within company processes. You are willing to learn the Southland way of doing work and are eager to learn from others at all levels of the organization. The experience you have allows you to have a short learning curve, but does not present a barrier to learning new things. In fact you are excited to learn about our company, teams and processes and see opportunities to share your past knowledge to help your team be more successful when it makes sense. You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and execute all levels of project management activities and responsibilities; you are not someone that can't perform without support staff. Finally, you thrive in a collaborative environment and are looking to work with multiple teams to accomplish our division and project goals.Position DetailsProvide support to a single large project or multiple projects being managed by a Senior Project Managers and Project EngineersWe do self-performing work, so you'll need to work with craftsman, foreman and the ownerYou'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 processYou'll utilize your LEAN principles and have a keen understanding of what the owner wants and how we can deliver itYou'll play a key role in managing the financials and making sure the project stays on trackYou'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."QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management, 7-10+ years experience in related field.Experience working at a MEP firm managing multiple MEP projectsExperience with Design/Build and IPD project experience is considered a plusFamiliarity and/or experience with Lean Construction tools considered a plusExperience working on data centers, federal work, industrial and/or healthcare is a plus!You have a strong knowledge of building systems, HVAC, mechanical, piping, including design, construction, and how these systems workYou'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 forecastYou have good relationships with the field and understand what it takes to get the best out of your peopleYou'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.