Plumbing Project Manger

UMC, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HSA

PTO

Holidays

401K match

Company culture

Job summary

UMC, Inc is seeking a Plumbing Project Manager to oversee all plumbing aspects of multi-family new construction projects from planning through completion. You will manage procurement, budgets, schedules, and QA/QC to ensure high-quality work while aligning with client requirements and company standards.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of project management experience in construction or plumbing, a Journeyman license, and strong reading of plans and building codes.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years as a licensed journeyman plumber; senior roles may require 10 years or a relevant degree.
• 3-5 years of recent project management experience in construction or Plumbing; multi-family experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret operating manuals, plans, and applicable building codes.
• Must maintain integrity and confidentiality of personnel and business information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all plumbing aspects of multi-family new construction projects from planning through completion.
• Review contracts, bids, and SOVs with estimators and provide feedback to improve accuracy.
• Manage procurement of major plumbing equipment and materials; monitor budgets and schedules.
• Facilitate QA/QC processes; ensure field teams complete proper documentation.
• Update and distribute job schedules and manpower requirements with field managers.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, cost estimation, and establishment of project objectives.
• Negotiate change orders and settlements with management and subcontractors.
• Gather monthly billing information and approve completed billing for customers.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma / GED

Journeyman plumber license

10 years experience or relevant degree

Tools

Field View

Bluebeam

Vista by Viewpoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

UMC has been at the forefront of the plumbing and HVAC sectors in new construction for more than 50 years. Our goal is to provide outstanding service while mentoring the next generation of professionals in the field. We deliver top quality services to the communities we contribute to building. Our commitment to sharing knowledge about the trade, combined with our dedicated team, enables us to maintain our industry leadership and experience continuous growth. If you are enthusiastic about providing quality service and are keen to learn and advance in the trade, we present a variety of opportunities for development and leadership.

Grow Your Career with UMC, Inc.

• Excellent Stability and Growth Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life Insurance for you and your family
• Paid Time Off From Date of Hire
• Paid Holidays
• 401K w/ 6% Company Match
• Excellent Company Culture

The successful Plumbing Project Manager will strive to enhance their expertise and abilities consistently, ensuring the delivery of high-quality work in a safe manner, adhering to production schedules, and integrating UMC's Vision, Mission, and Core Values.

Plumbing Project Manager Responsibilities and Duties (Essential Job Functions):

• Oversee all plumbing aspects of multi-family new construction projects from planning through completion
• Review plumbing contracts, bids, and SOVs with estimators; provide feedback to improve accuracy and processes
• Manage procurement of major plumbing equipment and materials; monitor budgets and schedules
• Facilitate QA/QC process; ensure field teams are completing proper documentation
• Update and distribute job schedules and manpower requirements in coordination with field managers
• Lead project planning, scheduling, cost estimation, and establishment of critical project objectives
• Staff, manage, and support multi-family plumbing projects; communicate resource needs to management
• Develop and implement project execution plans, including quality, safety, subcontracting, staffing, and procurement
• Ensure projects comply with client requirements, company standards, building codes, and regulations
• Negotiate change orders, back charges, claims, and contract settlements with management and subcontractors
• Communicate project status, KPIs, risks, schedules, and costs to all stakeholders
• Manage contract administration: RFIs, ASIs, submittals, RFQs, change management, closeouts, and claims mitigation
• Gather monthly billing information; submit markups to accounting and approve completed billing for customers
• Attend all required project meetings and maintain strong communication with estimators, field teams, and customers

Plumbing Project Manager Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma, or General Equivalency Diploma, or GED.
• Minimum 4 years as a licensed journeyman plumber; 10 years and/or relevant degree for senior-level positions
• Must have 3-5 years of recent experience as a project manager in construction or Plumbing. Multi Family experience required.
• Must support UMC's Vision, Mission, and Core Value statements, demonstrate a high degree of integrity and maintain the confidentiality of personnel and business information.
• Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, initiative, and communications skills.
• Possess effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret operating manuals, plans, and applicable building codes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and possess the aptitude to learn and use additional computer software as needed, i.e., Field View, Bluebeam, Vista by Viewpoint.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; hear; sit; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; climb or balance; stand; walk; lift or move up to 50 pounds; work overhead and in cramped quarters. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be 21 years or older, have a valid driver's license, be able to pass a background check, physical and drug test.
• Must be authorized to work in USA

Equal Opportunity Employer/Work Environment/AAP/EEO Statements

While performing this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. Occasionally exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites occurs. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The performance of work happens in outside weather conditions. Mitigate these hazards or stop work until conditions improve when applicable. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Colorado Compliance:

UMC, Inc. will not retaliate against any employee making a complaint or inquiring about the Company's practices regarding Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. If you are subjected to any conduct that you believe violates this policy, you must promptly speak to, write, or otherwise contact your direct supervisor or, if the conduct involves your direct supervisor, the project manager, or human resources.