Plumbing Project Manager

We offer single‑source mechanical, HVAC, and fire protection solutions, including design, installation, construction, and maintenance, as well as facilities and energy services. We are proud to have long‑standing relationships with leading universities, hotels, hospitals, commercial developers, financial institutions, and corporations.

J.C. Higgins Corp. seeks Project Manager – Plumbing Division. Since 1924, J.C. Higgins has been developing a strong reputation for value‑added relationships among New England's most highly regarded corporations and institutions. Over 80% of our business comes from repeat construction projects with clients like these. As a result, we have grown into the Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire region's largest fully integrated mechanical contracting company, providing a single‑source solution for complete mechanical systems and services.

• Annual salary range: $110,000 to $165,000, plus union or standard benefits depending on membership. Bonuses are possible.
• Member of local Plumbers Union – benefits through JCH.
• Non‑member of local Plumbers Union – benefits through standard JCH.

• Lead all aspects of assigned project activities to meet project goals, budget, quality control, and company objectives.
• Provide project‑management resources and act on behalf of the company in matters related to the successful progress and completion of projects according to budget, schedules, and contract documents.
• Understand complex project plans, drawing specifications, and schedules and determine necessary resources to complete the project on time and within budget.
• Maintain accurate and timely project documentation, including RFI submittals, schedule updates, time records, supplemental work orders, change order pricing, and general correspondence.
• Coordinate with the superintendent and project field staff to prioritize jobs, especially when scheduling conflicts arise for labor and equipment.
• Establish, maintain, and track performance standards for all work performed on the assigned project.
• Perform regular inspections of all work performed on the assigned project.
• Adhere to company uniform project‑management procedures and cost accounting standards.
• Foster and maintain consistent cooperation among all departments.
• Prepare project expense budgets, revenue, and profit projections for the Vice President of Plumbing.
• Provide consistent supervision and monitoring of all work performed on the assigned project.
• Offer technical advice to clients and employees working on the assigned project.
• Work with the Plumbing Estimating Team on bid markup consistent with volume and profit objectives.
• Review estimates and proposal scope letters.
• Review RFQ/RFP documents for the solicitation of subcontractors and vendors.
• Possess a high level of expertise in all phases of mechanical/plumbing/HVAC installation and construction.
• Enforce compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, safety standards, and contracts, reporting variances to the appropriate title.
• Maintain confidentiality of work and any company project knowledge.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Management Team with recommended solutions.
• Align assignments to achieve customer and company objectives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Mechanical Engineering Degree or Mechanical/Plumbing Trade Diploma with a minimum of 3–5 years of project‑management experience in the mechanical/plumbing/HVAC industry, or a minimum of 5 years of combined field experience and project‑management experience in the industry. (Required)
• Excellent written and verbal communication and team skills. (Required)
• Professional certifications (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications.
• Experience with Accubid, Procore, Bluebeam, or other construction software.
• Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.
• Integrity, honesty, professionalism, and commitment to company values.
• Self‑motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem‑solving, and multi‑tasking skills.
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