Plumbing Project Manager

Atlantic Constructors•Richmond, VA

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 covers systems including domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, gas piping, hydronic piping tie-ins, and plumbing fixture installations, along with coordination and oversight of plumbing subcontractors and vendors. The manager reviews drawings and specifications to identify design issues, coordination conflicts, and opportunities to improve constructability. The Plumbing Project Manager coordinates with internal departments, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and project teams to manage project planning, procurement, scheduling, field progress, budgets, changes, quality, safety, documentation, and closeout. The role includes supervisory responsibility and may require travel, typically not overnight. The work may take place indoors or outdoors in varying weather and temperatures, with exposure to noise, dust, fumes, confined spaces, or heights.

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.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, demonstrate attention to detail, and solve problems.
Must adhere to company policies and procedures.
Must be available to work assigned schedules.
May require travel, typically not overnight.
May need to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions, in moderate or high noise, around fumes or airborne particles, and in confined spaces or at heights.
May need to work aloft; climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand or walk for long periods; and lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
Must correctly identify colors in color-coded cables or wires and have close and distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.
Support site morale and foster a collaborative team environment.
Coordinate with pre-construction, sales, safety, estimating, purchasing, CAD/BIM, fabrication shops, client personnel, and others.
Develop and maintain detailed plumbing construction plans and schedules.
Obtain vendor quotes and purchase equipment and materials.
Scope subcontractor work and issue subcontracts for plumbing trades.
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 help ensure work is completed on schedule, within budget, without defects, and without safety incidents.
Prepare, manage, and report on 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 for projects with schedule, quality, or productivity challenges.
Assist the Superintendent with on-site quality control, safety procedures, inspection readiness, and compliance with plumbing codes.
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 closeout 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.