Mechanical & Plumbing Project Manager

Boutique Recruiting; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

100% employer-paid employee coverage

401(k) retirement plan with 4% company

Paid vacation, sick leave, and company

Company-provided vehicle and cellPhone

Potential discretionary year-end bonus

Annual compensation reviews with merit

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Plumbing Project Manager to oversee commercial and federal government construction projects ranging from $500K to $27M.

You will manage schedules, budgets, subcontractors and field operations from planning to closeout, with hands-on PM experience, strong Procore skills, and solid knowledge of mechanical, HVAC, plumbing systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of project management experience on federal construction projects involving mechanical, HVAC, or plumbing systems.
• Experience managing projects valued at $500K or more, preferably exceeding $1M.
• Proficiency in Procore for project scheduling, coordination, and management is required.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC drawings, specifications, and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC projects from contract award through commissioning and final closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, change orders, and payment applications.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, foremen, and field personnel to ensure projects meet quality, safety, and scheduling requirements.
• Review and manage submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, contract documents, and project specifications.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for general contractors, government representatives, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Conduct project meetings, monitor job site progress, and proactively resolve scheduling, budget, and operational challenges.
• Oversee inspections, testing, commissioning, punch lists, and final documentation while ensuring compliance with federal construction standards.

Skills

Project management

Procore

Federal construction

Mechanical & plumbing systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Foundation construction accounting

Job description

Mechanical & Plumbing Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical & Plumbing Project Manager to oversee commercial and federal government construction projects ranging from $500K to $27M. This position is responsible for managing project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and field operations while ensuring successful execution from initial planning through project closeout. The role offers the opportunity to work on complex mechanical, HVAC piping, and plumbing projects in a collaborative, established construction environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on project management experience in federal construction, strong technical knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems, and proficiency in Procore. This individual is organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple projects while maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, field teams, and government representatives.

Salary Range

$85,000 - $140,000 / annually, DOE

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC projects from contract award through commissioning and final closeout
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, change orders, and payment applications
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, foremen, and field personnel to ensure projects meet quality, safety, and scheduling requirements
• Review and manage submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, contract documents, and project specifications
• Serve as the primary point of contact for general contractors, government representatives, engineers, and other project stakeholders
• Conduct project meetings, monitor job site progress, and proactively resolve scheduling, budget, and operational challenges
• Oversee inspections, testing, commissioning, punch lists, and final documentation while ensuring compliance with federal construction standards

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of project management experience, or equivalent assistant project management responsibility, on federal construction projects involving mechanical, HVAC, or plumbing systems
• Experience managing construction projects valued at $500K or more, preferably exceeding $1M
• Proficiency in Procore for project scheduling, coordination, and management is required
• Strong understanding of mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC drawings, specifications, and construction processes
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors, RFIs, submittals, change orders, budgets, and payment applications
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or at least 3 years of relevant project management experience
• Valid driver's license, ability to travel to local project sites, and eligibility to pass federal background screening for facility access

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or Foundation construction accounting software
• Knowledge of federal contracting requirements, including FAR/DFARS, Davis-Bacon regulations, and government project closeout procedures
• OSHA 30, USACE EM 385-1-1 training, or Construction Quality Management (CQM) certification
• Experience managing USACE, NAVFAC, GSA, or other federal agency construction contracts
• Familiarity with commissioning, building automation systems, testing and balancing, and complex mechanical installations

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of $85,000-$140,000, depending on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employer-paid employee coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• Company-provided vehicle and cell phone
• Potential discretionary year-end performance bonus
• Annual compensation reviews with opportunities for merit-based increases

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