Senior Commercial Plumbing & Process Piping Project Lead

AlphaX; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Job summary

AlphaX is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager with direct commercial plumbing expertise to lead plumbing and process piping projects in a hands-on role from preconstruction through closeout.

You will manage schedules, budgets, subcontractors, materials, and client requirements, interfacing with owners and general contractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across commercial/industrial projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in commercial or industrial plumbing construction.
• Direct ownership of plumbing projects from start to finish; not eligible if limited to MEP coordination or admin support.
• Strong communication, problem solving, organizational, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and industrial plumbing and process piping projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and execution strategies.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, and project activities to meet schedule and quality requirements.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders to drive execution.
• Interface with general contractors, owners, engineers, inspectors, vendors, and field teams.
• Track costs, commitments, billing, change orders, and schedule performance to protect profitability.
• Resolve field and technical issues involving plumbing systems and installation requirements.
• Coordinate material procurement and delivery for scheduled work.
• Conduct project meetings and provide updates on progress, risks, costs, and issues.
• Drive projects through punch list, commissioning, and closeout while meeting contract requirements.

Skills

Project management

Plumbing systems knowledge

Client-facing communication

Budget and schedule management

Job description

AlphaX is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager with direct commercial plumbing expertise to lead plumbing and process piping projects in a hands-on role from preconstruction through closeout.

You will manage schedules, budgets, subcontractors, materials, and client requirements, interfacing with owners and general contractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across commercial/industrial projects.