Project Manager/Estimator - Plumbing Construction

Monona Plumbing and Fire Protection

• $80K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of construction project management experience with ownership of commercial projects.
  • Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and job costs.
  • Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
  • Strong communication and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
  • Preferred experience in commercial plumbing or other MEP fields.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Manage commercial plumbing projects from preconstruction to closeout.
  • Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and controls.
  • Monitor labor, materials, and overall project profitability.
  • Coordinate with field leaders, contractors, and customers.
  • Identify project risks and drive issues through resolution.
  • Manage change orders and project documentation.
  • Prepare estimates and proposals with accurate pricing.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Retirement savings 401(k) with matching.
  • 8 paid holidays plus early-out Fridays.
  • Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options.
  • Voluntary insurance options for added coverage.
Full Job Description
Monona Plumbing & Fire Protection is looking for an experienced construction Project Manager/Estimator to join our Plumbing Construction team in Madison, WI!

If you know how to own a construction project, build strong relationships, solve problems, and keep projects moving, we want to talk.

We're looking for someone with solid construction project management experience who can take responsibility for projects from preconstruction through closeout. Commercial plumbing or MEP experience is strongly preferred, but we're also interested in experienced construction PMs who have the project management foundation and drive to learn the technical side of our business.

This is an opportunity to join an experienced team, take ownership of meaningful commercial projects throughout southern Wisconsin, and continue developing your technical and leadership skills.

Text to Apply!
Text "PROJECT" to 608-602-4010 to apply for this position, or apply online with the link below.

What you'll do

As a Project Manager/Estimator, you'll own the successful execution of commercial plumbing projects, including:
  • Manage projects from preconstruction and estimating through completion and closeout.
  • Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasting, billing, and other project controls.
  • Monitor labor, material, job costs, and overall project profitability.
  • Coordinate closely with field leaders, project foremen, general contractors, customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
  • Identify project risks, scope changes, and potential cost or schedule impacts and drive issues through resolution.
  • Manage change orders, purchasing, procurement, and project documentation.
  • Prepare estimates and proposals, including takeoffs, labor considerations, and vendor and subcontractor pricing.
  • Build strong customer relationships and serve as a trusted point of contact throughout the project.

What we're looking for

More than anything, we're looking for a strong construction project manager who takes ownership, learns quickly, and works well with both customers and field teams.

Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of construction project management experience with demonstrated ownership of commercial construction projects.
  • Experience managing project budgets, schedules, job costs, and customer relationships.
  • Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
  • Strong communication, organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and follow issues through resolution.
  • Commercial plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, piping, or other MEP experience is strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent construction or trade experience, preferred.
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Don't have a plumbing background? If you've successfully managed commercial construction projects and have the drive and ability to learn a new technical area, we'd still like to hear from you.

Schedule & work environment
  • Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • This is an onsite position based out of our Madison office.
  • Local travel to jobsites, customer meetings, and project meetings throughout southern Wisconsin. No overnight travel.

Compensation
  • $80,000-$120,000 base salary, depending on experience
  • Vehicle allowance plus company gas card
  • Performance incentive opportunity
  • Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
  • Full non-union benefits package

What We Offer
At Monona Plumbing & Fire Protection, our employees are our greatest asset. We value our employees by committing to providing a comprehensive benefits package to support their well-being and success.

Here's a brief overview of the benefits available to you as an employee (non-union):

Health & Wellness
  • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Voluntary insurance options, such as: short term disability, long term disability, critical illness, voluntary accident

Financial Stability
  • Competitive Pay
  • Retirement Savings 401(k) with Employer Matching
  • Rewards and recognition

Work-Life Balance
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Early-out Fridays + PTO Policy
  • Work with a values-driven and close-knit team
  • Regular company & team events

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