Plumbing Project Manager

Quality Air•Grand Rapids, MI

14h

About The Position

The Plumbing Project Manager will be responsible for managing installation schedules, coordinating with design and GC teams, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements and codes. This role involves financial administration, communication with stakeholders, and supporting field teams to ensure quality and efficient workflows. The position also requires maintaining accurate project documentation and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent project management experience.
3–5 years of plumbing/MEP construction project management, project engineering, or field leadership experience supporting installation work is preferred.
Strong understanding of plumbing installation means and methods, sequencing, coordination practices, documentation, and testing/inspection requirements.
Working knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and inspection processes; ability to interpret plans, specs, details, and coordination drawings.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
Proficiency in MS Office; experience with project management software is a plus.
Must obtain OSHA-30 certification within six (6) months of hire.
Professional, collaborative, and proactive work style with the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of plumbing/MEP construction project management, project engineering, or field leadership experience supporting installation work is preferred.
Experience with project management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage installation schedules and short-interval plans; track manpower and production, identify constraints, and communicate impacts or required adjustments to stakeholders.
Coordinate installation documentation including RFIs, submittals, coordination/shop drawings, fixture/equipment cut sheets, and change requests.
Review contract documents and coordinate with design/GC teams to resolve field installation questions, support layout, and maintain scope alignment.
Develop and maintain installation budgets, labor and material cost reports, and forecasts; monitor job cost trends and flag variances early.
Review subcontractor and vendor proposals for completeness and installation scope; support buyout and contract preparation under guidance from senior leadership.
Track, price, and process change orders and T&M work; maintain backup documentation, confirm schedule impacts, and ensure alignment with approved scope.
Participate in owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings and prepare meeting minutes as required.
Communicate installation status, constraints, safety/quality concerns, schedule impacts, and next steps through weekly lookaheads, coordination meetings, and jobsite reports.
Compose and review letters, memos, and other project correspondence.
Maintain accurate as-built documentation, valve charts, equipment start-up records, and closeout materials (O&M manuals, warranties, attic stock, and turnover packages).
Ensure compliance with contract requirements, applicable plumbing/mechanical codes, permitting and inspection requirements, safety standards, and company procedures.
Conduct periodic jobsite visits to verify installation quality and progress, support inspection/testing readiness, and track punch list items through completion.
Partner with field foremen/supervisors, project engineers, and subcontractors to coordinate installation sequencing, material staging, prefabrication, and efficient workflows.
Identify and help resolve installation issues such as trade interferences/clashes, sleeves and inserts, access/clearance constraints, and schedule conflicts; implement corrective actions with the project team.
Take initiative in ongoing career development and support a culture of continuous improvement.