Mechanical & Plumbing Project Manager/Production Manager

Solid Rock Recruiting LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health insurance

Leadership access

Job summary

Solid Rock Recruiting LLC is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Production Manager to lead commercial mechanical and plumbing projects in the San Antonio area. This role bridges estimating, project execution, and field operations, developing scalable processes to support growth while delivering quality results.

You will manage budgets, schedules, submittals, and vendor relations, travel locally, and mentor others in a collaborative, family-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in commercial mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, or piping construction.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, procurement, and construction documentation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and computer proficiency.
• Comfortable working in both the office and the field.
• Process-driven mindset with the ability to improve systems and workflows.
• Experience with government, military, institutional, healthcare, or commercial projects is highly preferred.
• Previous field experience as a Superintendent, Foreman, or Journeyman is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial plumbing and mechanical projects from turnover to closeout.
• Coordinate startup, scheduling, procurement, and execution.
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, change orders, billing, and financials.
• Serve as primary contact for owners, GC, subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Support field supers to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Develop and improve PM procedures, workflows, and best practices.
• Coordinate turnover from estimating into production.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, logs, equipment tracking, and docs.
• Participate in planning meetings and identify improvement opportunities.
• Travel locally across the San Antonio market as needed.
• Represent the company professionally with clients and team partners.

Skills

PM experience

Budgeting

Multi-project mgmt

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Scheduling software

Job description

Project Manager / Production Manager

San Antonio, TX

A growing mechanical and plumbing contractor in the San Antonio market is seeking an experienced Project Manager to help lead the next phase of its growth. This is an opportunity to join a financially stable, family-oriented company that has consistently exceeded its growth goals through disciplined leadership, strong client relationships, and a focus on profitability rather than volume.

The company specializes in commercial mechanical and plumbing construction with a strong presence in federal and government facilities throughout the San Antonio area. Leadership is intentionally building a team of professionals who value integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping shape internal operations while managing quality projects and building long‑term client relationships.

Position Overview

This position is more than a traditional Project Manager role. The ideal candidate will serve as the bridge between estimating, project execution, and field operations while helping develop scalable project management processes to support the company's continued growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys improving operations, mentoring others, and contributing to the long‑term success of a growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial plumbing and mechanical construction projects from turnover through closeout.
• Coordinate project startup, scheduling, procurement, material releases, and project execution.
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, change orders, billing, and overall project financial performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Support field superintendents to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and meet quality expectations.
• Develop and improve project management procedures, workflows, and best practices.
• Coordinate project turnover from estimating into production.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, procurement logs, equipment tracking, and project documentation.
• Participate in planning meetings and proactively identify opportunities to improve project execution.
• Travel locally throughout the San Antonio market as needed.
• Represent the company professionally with clients, project teams, and industry partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in commercial mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, or piping construction.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, procurement, and construction documentation.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong organizational and computer proficiency.
• Comfortable working in both the office and the field.
• Process‑driven mindset with the ability to improve systems and workflows.
• Experience with government, military, institutional, healthcare, or commercial projects is highly preferred.
• Previous field experience as a Superintendent, Foreman, or Journeyman is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

The right individual will:

• Enjoy solving problems and improving processes.
• Be comfortable leading projects while remaining hands‑on with field operations.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Take ownership and accountability for project success.
• Thrive in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
• Be looking for a long‑term opportunity where they can grow alongside the company.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• Health insurance and additional benefits.
• Stable backlog of commercial and government work.
• Direct access to ownership and leadership.
• Long‑term career advancement opportunities.
• Family‑oriented culture with a strong focus on employee development.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a contractor entering its next phase of growth without sacrificing the culture that made it successful. Leadership is focused on sustainable growth, maintaining strong profit margins, investing in employees, and building a company where people can build lasting careers.

If you're looking for an opportunity where your ideas matter, your contributions are recognized, and you'll play a meaningful role in shaping the future of the organization, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.