Lead Virtual Designer - Plumbing
Southland Industries
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Carrollton, TX
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Mid-Senior level
Posted March 5, 2026
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Responsibilities
- Produce digital mockup of electrical or mechanical and plumbing systems based on designs that have been developed by external or internal design teams and Southland operations team input.
- Accountable for leading constructability on generally smaller less-complex assigned projects
- Partners with the design and modeling group to incorporate constructability knowledge in a timely manner to minimize model rework
- Leads communication between the project team members to ensure a successful product; ensures concerns are addressed and resolved
- Provides material, content and feedback to applicable team members as needed
- Leads the final trade coordination and sign-off process on the project working in conjunction with the General Contractor
- Contributes to design pull schedule to direct the model development to meet deliverables
- Manages resources assigned to the project
- Participates in conceptual design efforts to promote modular construction and constructability standards
- Assists with Budget and has cost accountability
- Perform additional assignments as requested/needed
Commitments
Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
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.
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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Requirements
- 5+ years relevant trade experience, including managing projects and leading people
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to make independent decisions
- Ability to write, edit and proofread content.
- Ability to read and interpret basic construction documents
- Current knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, Piping, Sheet Metal trades and field installation methods
- Attention to detail
- Ability to coordinate projects
- Basic ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Ability to interpret the Construction Schedule to integrate a design pull schedule
- Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD experience
Preferred Skills
- BS or BA degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred, or applicable experience
- Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD experience
Education
- (Not required) – BS or BA degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred, or applicable experience
Job Description
Position Summary
Produce digital mockup of electrical or mechanical and plumbing systems based on designs that have been developed by external or internal design teams and Southland operations team input.
Position Details
Accountable for leading constructability on generally smaller less-complex assigned projects
Partners with the design and modeling group to incorporate constructability knowledge in a timely manner to minimize model rework
Leads communication between the project team members to ensure a successful product; ensures concerns are addressed and resolved
Provides material, content and feedback to applicable team members as needed
Leads the final trade coordination and sign-off process on the project working in conjunction with the General Contractor
Contributes to design pull schedule to direct the model development to meet deliverables
Manages resources assigned to the project
Participates in conceptual design efforts to promote modular construction and constructability standards
Assists with Budget and has cost accountability
Perform additional assignments as requested/needed
Qualifications
BS or BA degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred, or applicable experience
5+ years relevant trade experience, including managing projects and leading people
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to make independent decisions
Ability to write, edit and proofread content.
Ability to read and interpret basic construction documents
Current knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, Piping, Sheet Metal trades and field installation methods
Attention to detail
Ability to coordinate projects
Basic ability to multi-task and prioritize
Ability to interpret the Construction Schedule to integrate a design pull schedule
Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD experience
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.
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).
Position Summary
Produce digital mockup of electrical or mechanical and plumbing systems based on designs that have been developed by external or internal design teams and Southland operations team input.
Position Details
Accountable for leading constructability on generally smaller less-complex assigned projects
Partners with the design and modeling group to incorporate constructability knowledge in a timely manner to minimize model rework
Leads communication between the project team members to ensure a successful product; ensures concerns are addressed and resolved
Provides material, content and feedback to applicable team members as needed
Leads the final trade coordination and sign-off process on the project working in conjunction with the General Contractor
Contributes to design pull schedule to direct the model development to meet deliverables
Manages resources assigned to the project
Participates in conceptual design efforts to promote modular construction and constructability standards
Assists with Budget and has cost accountability
Perform additional assignments as requested/needed
Qualifications
BS or BA degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred, or applicable experience
5+ years relevant trade experience, including managing projects and leading people
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to make independent decisions
Ability to write, edit and proofread content.
Ability to read and interpret basic construction documents
Current knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, Piping, Sheet Metal trades and field installation methods
Attention to detail
Ability to coordinate projects
Basic ability to multi-task and prioritize
Ability to interpret the Construction Schedule to integrate a design pull schedule
Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD experience
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.
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).