Design Project Manager, MEP Engineering

Job overview

The Design Project Manager, MEP Engineering role is onsite in Dulles, VA, with an annual salary range of $118,119 to $144,368, plus an annual incentive. The role leads project design execution for Southland Engineering, maintaining client relationships while managing project scope, schedule, financial reporting, and risk. The manager guides project teams from contract award through execution, communicates approved scope and changes, and coordinates project controls with accounting and discipline leaders. The role supports successful delivery by keeping design work, budgets, forecasts, and client expectations aligned.

What you'll do

• Manage client and internal relationships and understand owner contracts and master service agreements
• lead project execution after contract award
• ensure corporate procedures and tools are followed
• create and update project execution plans
• communicate baseline scope and approved changes
• manage design schedules and review cycles
• identify and escalate risks
• coordinate budgets, forecasts, billings, and receivables with project accounting
• prepare status documents and lead monthly project reviews.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

design project manager

mep engineering

dulles va

southland industries

$118,119-$144,368/year

project execution

design schedule

project controls

client relationships

risk management

construction documents

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with 50% company match and immediate 100% vesting
• medical, dental, and vision insurance fully paid for the employee
• annual bonus program
• life and disability insurance
• flexible spending plans
• paid parental leave
• paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• professional development
• wellness benefits.

Why this role

The posting prefers knowledge of Integrated Project Delivery and Lean Project Delivery methods.

About the employer

Southland Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.