Plumbing Project Manager

Atlantic Constructors•Henderson, NC

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 such as 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 Project Manager reviews drawings and specifications to identify design issues, coordination conflicts, and opportunities to improve constructability. The Plumbing Project Manager coordinates with internal teams, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and client personnel to develop project plans and schedules, procure equipment and materials, manage budgets and forecasts, monitor field progress, address changes, and support quality and safety. The role may involve managing multiple projects at different lifecycle stages, supervising others, and traveling, typically without overnight stays. Final compensation is determined based on applicable experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors.

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 with Microsoft Office Suite and construction project management software or systems.
Self-starter able to work 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (listed under “Preferred”).
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 project-site morale and a collaborative team environment.
Coordinate with pre-construction, sales, safety, estimating, purchasing, CAD/BIM, fabrication shops, client personnel, and other stakeholders.
Develop and maintain detailed plumbing construction plans and schedules.
Scope vendor quotes and purchase equipment and materials.
Scope subcontractors 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 deliver work on schedule, within budget, without defects or 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 when projects face schedule, quality, or productivity challenges.
Assist the Superintendent with on-site quality control, safety procedures, inspection readiness, and adherence to 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 close-out activities.
Help drive the site-specific safety plan and promote a safety-first mindset.
Perform other duties as assigned.