Plumbing / Mechanical Project Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Plumbing / Mechanical Project Manager to lead and oversee complex infrastructure projects within the construction industry. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for delivering high-quality construction solutions.

Join our team to drive innovation and excellence in infrastructure development!

Duties

Mechanical & Plumbing Project Manager with at least 3 years of federal government project experience to lead HVAC, plumbing, and related mechanical work from award through closeout. You will own cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contract compliance on federal facilities projects, and serve as the main point of contact for contracting officers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Location Fredericksburg Virginia with travel to project sites / federal agencies.

Accountable for delivering mechanical and plumbing scopes on time, within budget, and in full compliance with the contract.

• -Plan and manage mechanical and plumbing projects from award and notice to proceed through substantial completion, commissioning, and closeout
• -Build and maintain project schedules (CPM), budgets, cost forecasts, and monthly pay applications; track change orders and manage claims
• -Procure and manage subcontractors and suppliers, including solicitation, bid leveling, award, and performance oversight
• -Review and manage submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and O&M manuals; coordinate with architects, engineers, and other trades
• -Serve as the primary liaison with contracting officers, contracting officer's representatives (CORs), and agency inspectors
• -Prepare and submit contract documents, including quality control plans, safety plans (EM 385-1-1 where applicable), and certified payrolls
• -Ensure compliance with contract terms, federal regulations, and applicable codes (IBC, IMC, IPC, NFPA, UFC)
• -Run weekly subcontractor and owner meetings; produce daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports
• -Oversee testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB), commissioning, start-up, and warranty items
• -Identify and mitigate risks to cost, schedule, quality, and safety; escalate issues early
• -Manage project closeout, including punch lists, as-builts, final payment, and past-performance documentation
• -Mentor field staff, assistant project managers, and superintendents

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of project management experience on federal government mechanical and plumbing projects.

• -Minimum 3 years as a project manager (or assistant PM with equivalent responsibility) on federal government construction projects with significant HVAC, plumbing, or mechanical scope
• -Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• -Working knowledge of federal contracting, including FAR/DFARS, Davis-Bacon wage requirements, and federal payment and closeout procedures
• -Experience managing subcontractors, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and pay applications on projects of $[X] million or more
• -Proficiency reading and coordinating mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC drawings and specifications
• -Proficiency with scheduling and project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore) and Microsoft Office
• -Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional correspondence with government representatives
• -Ability to pass a federal background check and obtain base or facility access
• -Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites

Preferred Qualifications

• -OSHA 30-hour card and USACE EM 385-1-1 training
• -USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors certification
• -Experience with design-build, IDIQ/MATOC task orders, or GSA, NAVFAC, or USACE contract vehicles
• -Experience on healthcare, laboratory, military, or other critical facilities with complex HVAC and medical gas or process piping
• -Familiarity with LEED, energy-efficiency requirements, and federal sustainability mandates
• -Experience with commissioning, BAS/DDC controls coordination, and TAB oversight
• -Active security clearance or ability to obtain one
• -Federal Standards and Regulations Knowledge
• -Proven experience managing complex infrastructure or commercial construction projects with a focus on plumbing and mechanical systems.
• -Construction site experience in heavy civil or commercial projects is highly desirable.

Join us as a Plumbing / Mechanical Project Manager to lead innovative infrastructure projects that shape communities! Your expertise will ensure successful project delivery while fostering a culture of safety, quality craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.

Pay: $95,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $95,000 - $140,000