Project Manager - Commercial Plumbing

Pieper Electric, Inc.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company where you will lead exciting commercial HVAC and plumbing projects. This role offers the opportunity to manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, mentor future talent, and contribute to process improvements. With a strong emphasis on employee ownership and development, this position is perfect for those passionate about operational excellence and fostering a positive team culture. Enjoy generous benefits, including no-cost healthcare and ample time off, while making a real impact in the construction industry.

Benefits

No-Cost Healthcare

Generous Time Off

Leadership Development

Flexible Time Off Policy

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in commercial mechanical construction.
• Proven ability to manage risk & profitability successfully.
• Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple construction projects, ensuring timely delivery.
• Oversee project P&L, billing, and forecasting.
• Coach and mentor project team members for development.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Safety Culture

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Construction Management Degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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Ideal Mechanical, a division of Pieper Electric, is seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to lead commercial HVAC and Plumbing construction projects. In this key role, you’ll oversee the successful execution of projects from start to finish, ensuring safety, quality, profitability, and client satisfaction. You’ll work closely with internal teams, clients, and partners—while also helping to grow our presence in the region and mentoring future talent.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong communicator and problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about both operational excellence and people development.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage multiple construction projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Oversee project P&L, billing, forecasting, and collections.
• Drive proactive communication with clients to ensure satisfaction, build lasting relationships, and foster repeat business.
• Manage change orders and project documentation with attention to detail and timeliness.
• Develop manpower schedules and coordinate workforce deployment effectively.
• Support and model a strong safety culture throughout project execution.
• Coach and mentor project team members; provide regular performance feedback and contribute to employee development.
• Identify and contribute to process improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Uphold company values, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with our mission and vision.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing commercial HVAC and/or plumbing construction projects.
• Strong understanding of financial management and project forecasting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to build trust-based relationships with clients, subcontractors, and team members.
• Passion for developing people and fostering a positive team culture.
• Comfortable navigating and resolving project-related challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.
  
  

Why Join Ideal Mechanical and Pieper Electric

Employee-Owned: You’ll be part of a 100% employee-owned company where your contributions directly impact our success—and your own.

No-Cost Healthcare: We offer fully covered premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance.

Generous Time Off: Paid holidays and a flexible time off policy support your work-life balance.

Opportunities to Grow: We invest in our team with leadership development, career advancement, and mentorship.

Culture of Collaboration: Join a team that values innovation, integrity, and quality—and truly enjoys working together.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of science in engineering or construction management-related degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience in commercial mechanical construction.
• Knowledge of estimating, scheduling, and budget processes.
• Individual must be self-motivated, able to work independently, meet deadlines and budgets, work on multiple jobs simultaneously, and fulfill all job requirements in a timely fashion.
• Proven ability to manage risk & profitability successfully.
• Positive Safety Attitude / High Personal Integrity – both are non-negotiable.
• Must be highly customer-service oriented; ability to create new and maintain current customer satisfaction.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel as well as general software and office technology
  
  

Ideal Mechanical is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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