J. C. Higgins Corp. Plumbing Project Manager

About Us

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. In fact, repeat construction projects from clients like these account for over 80 percent of our business. As a result, we've 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.

Compensation Range: $ to $

This position is bonus eligible.

• Member of local Plumbers Union / JCH contributing to Union benefits
• Not a member of local Plumbers Union (Standard JCH benefits)
• Annual salary range: $120,000 to $165,000 plus standard JCH benefits

• The Project Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the project activities for the projects assigned in accordance with project goals, budget, quality control, and company objectives.
• Provide project management resources to act for the company in matters pertaining to the successful progress and completion of assigned projects according to established budget, schedules, and contract documents.
• Ensure adherence to project budget and report any potential risks or discrepancies to the Vice President of Plumbing during the budget review process monthly.
• Understand complex project plans, drawing specifications, and schedule as well as the resources necessary to complete the project on time and within budget.
• Ensure accurate and timely project documentation, including but not limited to RFIs, submittals, schedule updates, time records, supplemental work orders, change order pricing, and general project correspondence.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent and Project Field Staff to determine the priority of jobs – especially when dealing with scheduling conflicts for labor and equipment.
• Establish, maintain, and track performance standards for all work performed on assigned projects.
• Perform regular inspections of all work performed on assigned projects.
• Adhere to the Company uniform project management procedures and cost accounting standards.
• Foster and maintain consistent and uniform cooperation among all departments in the company.
• Prepare project expense budgets, revenue, and profit projections for the Vice President of Plumbing.
• Provide consistent supervision and monitoring of all work performed on assigned projects.
• Provide technical advice to both clients and employees working on the project.
• Work with the Plumbing Estimating Team on the bid markup that are consistent with the volume and profit objectives for the project and company.
• 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 and report all variances to management.
• Maintain confidentiality of work and any company project knowledge.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Management Team with recommendation for resolution.
• Align assignments to achieve customer and company objectives.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements / Preferred Education and Experience

• 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 combined Mechanical/Plumbing/HVAC field experience and Project Management experience in the industry. (Required)
• Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork skills. (Required)
• Professional Certifications…