Lead Plumbing Project Manager – Commercial Services

EMCOR Group; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Health savings and flexible spending

Job summary

EMCOR Group seeks a Plumbing Service Project Manager to plan, organize, and direct plumbing service repairs and small-to-medium projects in a commercial setting. You will own projects from kickoff to closeout, ensuring safety, quality, schedule adherence, and financial performance while coordinating with field technicians, customers, subcontractors, and branch leadership.

The role requires strong customer communication, solid knowledge of plumbing systems and codes, and experience with job

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in construction management, engineering, or related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience managing commercial plumbing service work, repairs, or small projects.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial plumbing systems, codes, and service operations.
• Demonstrated experience with job costing, scheduling, and subcontract coordination.
• Strong customer communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project/service management software.
• OSHA or equivalent safety training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute plumbing service repair work and small-to-medium plumbing projects from estimate through closeout.
• Prepare project budgets, job cost forecasts, and monthly financial updates.
• Monitor labor productivity, material usage, subcontract costs, and margins.
• Ensure projects are managed in accordance with company financial goals and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate daily project activities including labor scheduling, material procurement, and subcontractor management.
• Provide technical and administrative direction to plumbing technicians assigned to projects.
• Ensure work is completed in compliance with plumbing codes, company standards, and customer specifications.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers on assigned plumbing projects.
• Maintain strong working relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, engineers, and inspectors.
• Maintain and enforce a strong safety culture and ensure OSHA and company safety compliance.
• Coordinate procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontracted services.
• Maintain accurate project records including schedules, budgets, job costs, and correspondence.
• Provide regular project status updates to branch and service leadership.

Skills

Customer communication

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Service management software

Job description

EMCOR Group seeks a Plumbing Service Project Manager to plan, organize, and direct plumbing service repairs and small-to-medium projects in a commercial setting. You will own projects from kickoff to closeout, ensuring safety, quality, schedule adherence, and financial performance while coordinating with field technicians, customers, subcontractors, and branch leadership.

The role requires strong customer communication, solid knowledge of plumbing systems and codes, and experience with job