Plumbing & HVAC Project Manager - Career Advancement ...

Together We Build - Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety At Kelso Industries, 3,500+ employees across 30 companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first. Recruiter Notice: We respectfully ask external recruiters and staffing agencies not to submit candidates. We only accept direct applications.Plumbing & HVAC Project Manager This role is designed for a high-potential Foreman eager to grow into broader project leadership with development support, combining your proven field instincts with strategic oversight for greater impact and career advancement. Overview We are seeking a skilled, hands-on tradesperson-ideally a proven Job Site Foreman-with deep field experience in plumbing and HVAC to step up into this Estimator / Project Manager role. This position offers the opportunity to take full ownership of projects from pre-construction estimating through successful closeout, building on your field expertise while developing estimating, budgeting, and client-facing skills. You'll serve as the primary point of accountability for project success, working closely with the Outside Superintendent, field teams, clients, and general contractors to deliver safe, on-time, on-budget work that meets or exceeds expectations. Key ResponsibilitiesEstimating & Pre-Construction Prepare accurate, detailed bids for plumbing and HVAC projects, including labor, materials, equipment, subs, and general conditions. Review plans, specs, and addenda; identify risks, value-engineering opportunities, and scope clarifications/exclusions. Participate in bid reviews, negotiations, contract finalization, and buy-out. Project Turnover & Planning Lead project turnover meetings to clearly transfer knowledge to the field team (Superintendent and Foreman). Cover scope, schedule, manpower, logistics, safety, long-lead items, permits, and heavy equipment needs. Project Execution & Management Manage contracts, budgets, schedules, and cost tracking/forecasting. Monitor productivity, control costs, and address issues proactively. Handle change orders: identify, price, negotiate, and document changes. Coordinate internally with field leadership to resolve RFIs, sequencing, and constructability challenges. External Coordination & Communication Act as primary contact for general contractors, owners, engineers, and inspectors. Manage RFIs, submittals, approvals, and trade coordination to prevent conflicts/delays. Safety, Quality, & Compliance Enforce job-specific safety plans, support incident response, and ensure work meets codes, specs, and quality standards. Oversee procurement, delivery of materials/equipment (including long-lead HVAC items), and coordination of crane lifts/rigging. Closeout & Continuous Improvement Lead punch lists, as-builts, O&M manuals, warranties, final inspections, billing, and lien releases. Participate in post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and refine processes. Qualifications & Ideal BackgroundExtensive hands-on experience as a Job Site Foreman or equivalent in commercial/industrial plumbing and/or HVAC construction. Strong field knowledge of plumbing/HVAC systems, installation methods, safety protocols, and trade coordination. Proven ability to lead crews, manage daily operations, and deliver projects safely and efficiently. Willingness and aptitude to develop estimating, budgeting, and contract administration skills (training/support provided). Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Familiarity with reading plans/specs, basic scheduling, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.). Experience with project management software or estimating tools a plus, but not required. Why Join Kelso Industries? Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors. Here you will experience: Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways. Company Culture: You'll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable. Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day. Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You'll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being. Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business

Created: 2026-03-10