Plumbing Project Manager

Atlantic Constructors • South Hill, VA

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About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a Plumbing Project Manager to plan and implement plumbing and piping operations for commercial construction projects. The role oversees systems such as domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, gas piping, hydronic piping tie-ins, and plumbing fixture installations, as well as plumbing subcontractors and vendors. The Project Manager reviews drawings and specifications to identify design issues, coordination conflicts, and opportunities to improve constructability.

The role works with internal project teams, customers, subcontractors, vendors, client personnel, and departments including pre-construction, sales, safety, estimating, purchasing, CAD/BIM, and fabrication. The Project Manager manages project plans and schedules, budgets and financial reporting, field progress, subcontractor documentation, changes, safety and quality coordination, and close-out activities. The position may involve travel, typically not overnight, and includes supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of project management experience on commercial plumbing projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial plumbing systems, codes, and installation practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply effective and innovative project management techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and construction project management software or systems.
• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, pay attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Must adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Must be available to work assigned schedules.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of experience as a Plumbing Project Manager on commercial construction sites.
• Expertise in commercial plumbing systems, including domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm, natural gas, hydronic piping support, and specialty piping.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Familiarity with BIM and the plumbing coordination process.
• Prior experience with Procore.
• Prior military experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal project teams, other Project Managers, customers, subcontractors, and key vendors.
• Foster strong project-site morale and a collaborative team environment.
• Coordinate with internal departments, client personnel, and others to develop and maintain detailed plumbing construction plans and schedules.
• Obtain vendor quotes and purchase equipment and materials; scope subcontractors and issue plumbing trade subcontracts.
• Provide guidance for the fabrication schedule.
• Monitor daily field progress, including manpower, material deliveries, inspections, rough-in progress, pressure testing, and fixture installation milestones; mentor site leadership to support on-schedule, on-budget, defect-free, and safe work.
• Prepare, manage, and report project budgets, and communicate financial and schedule performance to senior leadership.
• Create revenue forecasts, schedules of values, cash-flow analyses, and other financial analyses.
• Identify scope changes, prepare pricing, and submit potential change orders to customers.
• Develop and execute recovery plans when projects face schedule, quality, or productivity challenges.
• Assist the Superintendent with on-site quality control, safety procedures, inspection readiness, and compliance with plumbing code requirements.
• Oversee subcontractor RFIs, RFPs, submittals, and documentation.
• Manage the change-order process from pricing through approval and budget integration.
• Prepare and distribute subcontractor change orders and associated budget revisions.
• Oversee project administrative logs and close-out activities.
• Help drive the site-specific safety plan and promote a safety-first mindset.
• Manage multiple projects at varying stages of the project lifecycle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance plan with $0 employee-only cost.
• Dental insurance plan with $0 employee-only cost.
• Short-term disability plan with $0 employee-only cost.
• Life insurance plan with $0 employee-only cost.
• Vision insurance plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Health savings plan with company matching.
• Wellness programs.
• Vehicle allowance.
• Phone allowance. No cost is specified for employee-only coverage of medical, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level