MEP Project Manager - Commercial Plumbing

AlphaX; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Additional company-sponsored benefits

Job summary

AlphaX is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to oversee commercial and industrial plumbing and process piping projects from preconstruction through closeout. The role demands strong leadership, cost control, and schedule management with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates will have direct PM experience in commercial/industrial plumbing, a solid understanding of drawings and specs, and a proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, RFIs, and change orders

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in commercial or industrial plumbing construction.
• Direct project management experience in commercial/industrial plumbing is required.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, drawings, specifications, and installation methods.
• Ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and communicate effectively.
• Experience handling RFIs, submittals, change orders, and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, budget, and manage commercial plumbing and process piping projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Supervise field crews, subcontractors, and vendors to maintain productivity, safety, and schedules.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders to resolve issues and scope discrepancies.
• Coordinate procurement, material deliveries, equipment, and field resources for project execution.
• Monitor budgets, costs, billing, and change orders to maintain profitability.
• Collaborate with general contractors, engineers, clients, and inspectors to resolve challenges and maintain communication.
• Lead project meetings and track progress against schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate inspections, commissioning, punch lists, and closeout to meet contractual requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Job description

We are seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to oversee commercial and industrial plumbing and process piping projects from preconstruction through final closeout. The ideal candidate has a strong background in plumbing construction project management and can lead teams, control project costs, maintain schedules, and deliver quality results while meeting client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, budget, and manage commercial plumbing and process piping projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Supervise field crews, subcontractors, and vendors to maintain productivity, workmanship, safety, and project schedules.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders to identify and resolve technical issues and scope discrepancies.
• Coordinate procurement, material deliveries, equipment, and field resources to support project execution.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, billing, and change orders to maintain financial performance and profitability.
• Collaborate with general contractors, engineers, clients, and inspectors to resolve project challenges and maintain clear communication.
• Lead project meetings and track progress against established schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate inspections, commissioning, punch lists, and final project closeout to ensure contractual requirements are met.

• 5+ years of project management experience in commercial or industrial plumbing construction.
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial plumbing and/or process piping projects.
• Previous experience working for a plumbing contractor, mechanical contractor, or MEP subcontractor.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, construction drawings, specifications, and installation methods.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, procurement, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and subcontractors.
• Ability to take full ownership of projects from preconstruction through final completion.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and client relationship management skills.

Important Qualification: Direct project management experience in commercial or industrial plumbing construction is required. Candidates with residential-only experience or backgrounds limited to MEP coordination or administrative support will not qualify.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health insurance options.
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid time off.
• Additional company-sponsored benefits.