HVAC/Plumbing Project Manager

Kelso Industries

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of project management experience in mechanical contracting
  • Technical expertise in mechanical systems such as HVAC, piping, or plumbing
  • Strong understanding of scheduling concepts and methodologies
  • Experience in managing change orders and project financial reporting
  • Exceptional organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Proficiency in project management software and capability to interpret engineering drawings

Responsibilities

  • Lead project delivery from kickoff to completion, ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, safety, and quality standards
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, utilizing critical path and dependency concepts
  • Utilize data analysis for planning, tracking, and reporting project progress
  • Coordinate with field supervision for effective manpower and materials management
  • Apply mechanical systems knowledge during design reviews and field coordination
  • Manage project financials, including cost forecasting and margin protection
  • Identify and manage change orders while ensuring accurate project documentation
  • Serve as the primary client contact, fostering strong relationships through effective communication
  • Collaborate with team members to promote efficient project delivery and support continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • On-site role providing hands-on project management experience
  • Opportunity to work with a leading mechanical contractor in Ohio
  • Professional development through collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Engagement in a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
  • Potential for relationship building and networking within the industry
Full Job Description


Feldkamp Mechanical, one of the leading mechanical contractors in the Ohio region specializing in commercial and industrial piping, HVAC and Refrigeration is seeking a Project Manager for an on-site role in our Cincinnati, Ohio office.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager with strong mechanical systems expertise and a proven ability to lead projects from inception through closeout. This individual will work closely with estimating, field leadership, and customers to ensure projects are executed safely, profitably, with exceptional client satisfaction and with high quality workmanship. The ideal candidate is technically strong, highly organized, and capable of both managing the work and building long-term customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution
• Lead all phases of project delivery-from kickoff through completion-ensuring schedule, budget, safety, and quality expectations are met.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, understanding and using concepts such as critical path, predecessors, and dependencies.
• Utilize data and analysis to plan, track, and report on progress.
• Coordinate with field supervision to ensure manpower, materials, and equipment are properly planned and aligned with Short Interval Planning practices.

Technical & Mechanical Systems Expertise
• Apply strong mechanical systems knowledge (HVAC, piping, plumbing, or related systems) to support design review, submittals, problem-solving, and field coordination.
• Work closely with estimating and engineering teams to validate scopes, review drawings, and ensure constructability.

Financial Management
• Manage all project financials, including WIP reporting, Cost-to-Complete, forecasting, billing, and margin protection.
• Identify cost impacts early and develop action plans to mitigate risk or enhance profitability.

Change Order & Documentation Management
• Proactively identify changes in scope and lead the full change management process-requesting, pricing, tracking, negotiating, and documenting change orders.
• Maintain accurate and timely project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and progress reports.

Customer & Relationship Management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships through proactive communication and accountability.
• Demonstrate strong account management abilities, including upselling additional work, resolving conflicts effectively, and ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Represent the company professionally with owners, GCs, subcontractors, and vendors.

Team Collaboration
• Work closely with field supervisors, foremen, project engineers, and other PMs to drive coordinated, efficient project delivery.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and contribute to a culture of accountability, ownership, and operational excellence.

Qualifications
• 5+ years of mechanical contracting project management experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in mechanical systems (HVAC, piping, plumbing, or similar).
• Strong understanding of scheduling concepts and project management methodologies.
• Experience with change order management and project financial reporting (WIP, forecasting, cost-to-complete).
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency in project management software; ability to interpret drawings and specifications.

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