Plumbing Senior Project Manager

Ascension Property Services•Nashville, TN

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Southern Mechanical is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Plumbing Senior Project Manager to join our team. The Senior Project Manager will oversee commercial plumbing projects from preconstruction through completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. The ideal candidate has strong commercial plumbing experience, excellent project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of commercial plumbing construction experience
Minimum 5 years of project management experience in commercial plumbing or mechanical construction
Strong knowledge of commercial plumbing systems, construction processes, and project delivery
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, change orders, and job costs
Ability to read and interpret plumbing drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction documents
Strong understanding of construction sequencing and coordination with other trades
Excellent communication, organization, negotiation, and leadership skills
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Experience with multi-floor tension
Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
Experience with large commercial plumbing projects
Experience with healthcare, hospitality, high-rise, multifamily, institutional, or other complex commercial construction
Experience with construction management/project management software
Familiarity with estimating and takeoff software
Experience with BIM/VDC and coordination platforms
Plumbing license or relevant industry certification

Responsibilities

Manage commercial plumbing projects from contract award through final completion and closeout
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and manpower plans
Coordinate project activities with field personnel, customers, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers
Monitor project progress and identify potential delays, cost issues, and risks
Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to contract requirements
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail
Conduct and participate in project meetings and coordination meetings
Maintain accurate project documentation throughout the project lifecycle
Review plans, specifications, contracts, and project requirements
Assist with plumbing estimates, budgets, scopes of work, and proposals
Participate in project handoff meetings from estimating/preconstruction to operations
Identify potential scope gaps, conflicts, constructability issues, and change-order opportunities
Review drawings and coordinate plumbing systems with other trades
Assist with value engineering and cost-saving opportunities
Develop and maintain project budgets and cost projections
Monitor labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other project costs
Review job cost reports and identify variances
Manage purchase orders, subcontracts, invoices, and vendor commitments
Prepare and manage change orders, including pricing, documentation, and customer approval
Track project profitability and take corrective action when necessary
Work closely with Plumbing Superintendents, Foremen, and field technicians to ensure proper project execution
Review manpower requirements and coordinate labor resources
Ensure materials, equipment, and prefabricated components are available when needed
Resolve field issues and coordinate solutions with project stakeholders
Review RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and other project documentation
Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, and project closeout
Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout all projects
Ensure work is performed in accordance with company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements
Monitor project quality and ensure work complies with plans, specifications, codes, and contract requirements
Support quality-control procedures and resolve deficiencies promptly
Manage punch-list completion and final inspections
Coordinate commissioning, testing, and required documentation
Ensure operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, as-builts, and other closeout documents are completed
Assist with final billing, retainage, and project financial closeout
Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement