Mechanical and Plumbing Construction Project Manager

DeBra-Kuempel; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DeBra-Kuempel is looking for a Project Manager based in Columbus, OH. The individual will manage and coordinate construction projects, ensuring compliance with deadlines, budgeting, and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7–10 years of experience in the mechanical piping and plumbing industry, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with project management software. This role involves significant team collaboration and project oversight to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years related experience in mechanical piping and plumbing industry.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and city regulations.
• Ability to manage complex construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive the project’s overall flow from inception to completion.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate construction project activities.
• Collaborate with field personnel to resolve construction problems.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Familiarity with project management/document control software

Knowledge of the construction industry

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor of Science in engineering or construction management

Master’s in related field

Tools

Construction/financial software packages

Job description

We are a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor offering MEP and process piping services, including design-build engineering for new construction and renovation, installation and specialty construction, maintenance, air balancing, start-up, and energy efficiency services.

Job Summary

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking a Project Manager in our Columbus, OH location. This individual will be responsible for planning, directing, or coordinating activities concerning the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. The role includes conceptual development of a construction project and oversight of organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. The Project Manager supports field personnel, resolves field problems, and maintains full financial responsibilities for the project while understanding construction financial and accounting practices.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive the project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
• Obtain contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover. Attend walk-throughs.
• Ensure all project document control is completed efficiently by the project team, including insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, etc.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
• Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
• Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, environmental regulations, or other regulations.
• Select subs and equipment suppliers with input from engineering, estimating and purchasing as required.
• Verify correct drawings are distributed to field.
• Create schedule of values, or billing format as required by the contract documents.
• Create project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements. Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required. Understand notice requirements.
• Request PO’s for major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements, and anticipating delivery dates.
• Facilitate material takeoffs by trade foreman.
• Host and attend all necessary meetings with both internal and external entities to review scheduling and delivery, work plans, job progress, manpower, and solutions to setbacks.
• Support accounting department in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Collaborate with foreman regarding project safety. (Toolbox talks and weekly walk through.)
• Gather information for changes in work and turnover to estimating for pricing. PM finalizes C.O. pricing after estimating completes takeoff and attempts to maximize profit.
• Assist field personnel in closeout of project.
• Obtain as-builts from field; request CAD from engineering.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Division Manager / Project Executive with recommendation for resolution.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and other electrical, technical, or construction programs.
• Familiarity with project management/document control software.
• Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Minimum 7–10 years related experience in mechanical piping and plumbing industry.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor of Science with an engineering or construction management focus preferred; Master’s in related field is a plus.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; walk, reach, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to commute to field locations and navigate around job site locations.

Work Environment

The work environment often involves long periods sitting in front of a computer and traveling to field locations. The employee may work outdoors in wet or humid conditions, with moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate to loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.