Plumbing Project Manager: Lead Safe, On-Time Builds

Kelso Industries; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelso Industries, a nationwide HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions provider, seeks a Project Manager for plumbing construction projects across NC and beyond. You will plan, coordinate, and manage startup through completion in collaboration with leadership, field supervision, and contractors.

You will ensure safety, quality, and on-schedule delivery, manage submittals, drawings, and IPC/NC code compliance, and lead meetings with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of commercial plumbing construction practices and PM procedures.
• Ability to read blueprints, specifications, and contract documents.
• Familiarity with Division 22 specifications and submittals.

Responsibilities

• Manage project cost budgets, material procurement, and labor needs for assigned projects.
• Maintain understanding of project scope, submittals, drawings, and schedules.
• Ensure all installations meet IPC and NC plumbing code requirements.
• Review submittals against project specs to verify compliance.
• Coordinate startup activities, scheduling, manpower, materials, and execution.
• Collaborate with field personnel to meet goals and deadlines.
• Monitor labor productivity and job cost performance.
• Participate in cost/projection meetings with leadership.
• Maintain relationships with general contractors, owners, inspectors, and vendors.
• Attend contractor meetings and provide project coordination clarifications.
• Utilize company software platforms and project management systems.
• Perform administrative tasks including Excel tracking, scheduling updates, and reporting.
• Coordinate additional tasks to start, maintain, and complete scopes of work.
• Promote safety policies and quality standards across teams.
• Assist in resolving issues, delays, and change orders.

Skills

Commercial plumbing practices

Division 22 specs

Blueprints & contract docs

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Project management software

Job description

Kelso Industries, a nationwide HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions provider, seeks a Project Manager for plumbing construction projects across NC and beyond. You will plan, coordinate, and manage startup through completion in collaboration with leadership, field supervision, and contractors.

You will ensure safety, quality, and on-schedule delivery, manage submittals, drawings, and IPC/NC code compliance, and lead meetings with stakeholders.