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Traveling Project Executive

Southland Industries Inc.
Dulles, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/8/2026

 

 

 

Position Summary

This position is responsible for managing a large project team/multiple project teams, or multiple small projects including staffing and performance appraisals.  Serves as primary point of contact for project team(s).​ 

Position Details

  • Provides project status updates to client and leadership.
  • Maintains solid client relationships and continuously sources opportunities for revenue.
  • Develops and implements strategies.
  • Manages budget reports, cost and revenue projections, change orders, etc. for project.
  • Participates in project meetings with internal departments.
  • Delegates work and serves as mentor to project team. Provides coaching and performance feedback as necessary.

Qualifications 

  • Four-year degree in Engineering, or applicable experience
  • ​Minimum 12 years’ experience, including minimum 5 years’ people management experience
  • ​Mastery knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as all design engineering aspects
  • ​Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communication with all levels of employees, clients and general contractors
  • ​Strong leadership skills
  • ​Proven ability to lead a large team
  • ​Strong public speaking ability
  • ​Strong computer skills, including CADD, ERP and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel​

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.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.

 

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 $165,549.00-$202,826.00 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).

Salary : $165,549 - $202,826

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