Project Manager - Plumbing

Fountain; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility services provider in Cincinnati is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager. This role involves planning, directing, and overseeing construction projects while ensuring they meet schedule and budget objectives. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in plumbing and piping project management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead teams effectively. The position includes reviewing project budgets, coordinating staff assignments, and maintaining documentation. Opportunities for growth and a supportive work environment are essential aspects of this role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of demonstrated PM field experience in plumbing and/or piping.
• At least 5 years of successful leadership of crews and projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage design and construction projects.
• Review project budgets and timelines with Estimation team.
• Document all project aspects via ProCore.
• Update stakeholders on known issues impacting deadlines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Journeyman Level experience

Master Plumber License

Weld Certified

OSHA 30 Certified

Job description

Company Overview

Established in 1952, Marsden Services offers comprehensive facility services to clients nationwide. We provide high-quality professional services including janitorial, security, HVAC, calibration, emergency response, and facility management services. Feldkamp Enterprises, Inc., a division of Marsden, specializes in commercial and industrial HVAC, maintenance, plumbing, retrofit and installation, pipe fitting, sheet metal fabrication, engineering, and Project Management. Our hiring philosophy is rooted in growth: we invest in our employees to succeed.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to join our rapidly growing team. The Project Manager plans, directs, manages, and provides oversight of assigned design and construction projects to ensure the company’s goals and objectives are accomplished within schedule and budget. The role communicates with clients, field staff, estimating team, contractors, and management, coordinating internally and externally with project partners and stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

• Partner with Estimation team to review project budgets, timelines, manpower requirements, GC contacts, drawings, specifications, materials and equipment to ensure alignment and accuracy.
• Provide feedback on discrepancies between initial budgets and materials to ensure the estimate and specs are complete.
• Coordinate with Drafting department on drawing requirements.
• Facilitate assignment of staff to each jobsite per production and job specifications.
• Coordinate purchasing of materials, review weekly job costs, productive hours, and communication regarding project timelines, issues, scope changes, and subcontractor impacts.
• Attend weekly Operations Meetings to address costs, completion percentages, update tracking forms, discuss change orders and T&M tickets, anticipated labor, and problem areas.
• Communicate via email, phone, or in person with GCs, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Document all project aspects via ProCore, email, and official letterhead: meeting notes, agendas, scope changes, etc.
• Update President and Head Estimator on known issues requiring deadline, material, equipment changes or cost impacts, potential damages, letter updates, lawyer involvement, etc.
• Provide leadership and direction or training to Foreman as needed to develop talent and skills.

Education and Experience Required

• 10+ years of demonstrated PM field experience in plumbing and/or piping.
• At least 5 years of successful leadership of crews and projects.
• Journeyman Level experience (5+ years of field work or Journeyman License).
• Master Plumber License preferred (plumbing).
• Weld Certified (piping).
• OSHA 30 Certified.
• Proven ability to drive standardization and best practices.
• Self-directed, customer-focused, and organized.
• Creates a collaborative environment with a sense of humor, integrity, and strong relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to travel regionally (work vehicle and fuel card provided).

Measures of Success

• Completing projects within time and budget, meeting or exceeding stakeholder specifications.
• Enhancing Marsden’s execution and agility by defining, delivering, and supporting project plans that support rapid growth and standardization across sites.

Business Conduct

• Commits to act in compliance with the company’s values and Code of Conduct.
• Builds a culture of safety and leads by example.
• Treats co‑workers with respect, approaching conflict positively and professionally.
• Asks questions to understand why we do what we do and how we do it, championing change where improvements can be made.
• Ensures compliance with the company's Operations Standards.

EEO Statement

Marsden Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, ancestry, sexual or affectional orientation, marital or veteran status, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status with regard to public assistance or any characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.