Process Piping Project Manager

Air Comfort, Inc; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Air Comfort, Inc. in South Carolina seeks a Process Piping Project Manager to lead industrial piping projects from estimate handoff to closeout, coordinating schedules, budgets, procurement, labor resources, and subcontractors while ensuring safety and quality.

You will serve as the primary client contact, manage field operations, review drawings and specifications, and drive on-time, on-budget delivery in line with contracts and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to plan and manage complex piping projects.
• Strong knowledge of piping systems, welding, and fabrication processes.
• Experience reading P&IDs, isometrics, and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases from estimating handoff to project closeout.
• Develop and maintain schedules, staffing plans, and procurement.
• Monitor costs, productivity, and profitability; approve invoices and change orders.
• Coordinate field teams and subcontractors; ensure safety and quality.
• Maintain client relations and provide regular project updates.
• Review drawings, contracts, and scope to ensure alignment with specs.

Skills

Project scheduling

AutoCAD

Budgeting

Industrial piping knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Process Piping Project Manager

Position Summary

The Process Piping Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, execution, monitoring, and successful completion of industrial process piping projects. This role oversees project schedules, budgets, procurement, labor resources, subcontractors, safety compliance, quality control, and client relations from project award through final closeout. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for customers and ensures all projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements and applicable industry standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage all phases of industrial process piping projects from estimating handoff through project completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, manpower forecasts, and resource plans.
• Monitor project costs, productivity, and profitability.
• Review project drawings, specifications, contracts, and scope requirements.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and ongoing progress meetings.
• Prepare and submit change orders, RFIs, and project documentation.
• Track project milestones and identify risks impacting schedule or budget.
• Coordinate project closeout activities including punch lists, turnover packages, and as-built drawings.

Client Relations

• Act as the primary liaison between the company, clients, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and provide regular project status updates.
• Resolve project issues and conflicts in a professional and timely manner.
• Identify opportunities for additional work and future projects.

Field Operations Oversight

• Coordinate activities of superintendents, foremen, welders, pipefitters, and subcontractors.
• Ensure field crews have necessary materials, equipment, and information.
• Conduct site visits to monitor project progress and quality.
• Support construction teams with technical and operational guidance.

Safety and Compliance

• Promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Participate in safety meetings, audits, and incident investigations.
• Ensure all welding, fabrication, and installation activities comply with applicable codes and standards.

Procurement and Materials Management

• Coordinate purchasing of pipe, fittings, valves, equipment, and specialty materials.
• Review vendor quotations and select suppliers.
• Monitor material delivery schedules to support construction activities.
• Manage equipment rentals and subcontractor agreements.

Financial Management

• Prepare project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Review labor productivity and job cost reports.
• Approve invoices, purchase orders, and subcontractor payments.
• Assist in preparation of monthly financial reports.
• Identify and mitigate cost overruns.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure installations comply with project specifications and quality requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Verify documentation and turnover packages are complete.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in industrial construction, process piping, mechanical contracting, or related industry.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Process piping systems
  • Industrial mechanical systems
  • Pipe fabrication
  • Welding procedures
  • Equipment installation
  • Construction scheduling
  • Cost control
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • P&IDs
  • Isometric drawings
  • Mechanical plans
  • Specifications
  • Fabrication drawings

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in:
  • Manufacturing facilities
  • Chemical plants
  • Food and beverage facilities
  • Pharmaceutical facilities
  • Power generation facilities
  • Automotive manufacturing plants
• Knowledge of:
  • ASME B31.1
  • ASME B31.3
  • AWS welding standards
  • OSHA regulations
  • API standards

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Project scheduling software (Microsoft Project)
• AutoCAD and drawing review capabilities
• Budgeting and cost tracking
• Industrial piping systems knowledge

Leadership Skills

• Team leadership and personnel management
• Conflict resolution
• Strategic planning
• Decision-making under pressure
• Client relationship management

Communication Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Presentation and meeting facilitation
• Negotiation skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Ability to walk active construction sites and industrial facilities.
• Must be able to wear required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots.

Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance bonus opportunities.
• Company vehicle.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.