Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety across the Kelso Industries' Companies

We’re not just offering a job, we’re inviting you to be part of a team built on PARTNERSHIP, INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE, and SAFETY.

• PARTNERSHIP means we work together with trust, loyalty, and an owner mindset, always striving for win-win outcomes.
• INNOVATION drives us to think differently and create real value in everything we do.
• EXCELLENCE pushes us to set high expectations and deliver exceptional results.
• SAFETY is our foundation—both physical and psychological safety matter every single day.

If you’re looking for a place where you can grow your career, be valued for who you are, and contribute to something meaningful, we’d love to have you on our team.

The Kelso Industries company is comprised of 27 (and growing) market-leading operating companies with over 2,600 employees that deliver unmatched HVAC, mechanical, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical solutions. We are actively building the nation’s preferred technical service partnership for commercial MEP+ ecosystems, empowering industrial, commercial, and institutional clients—including Fortune 500 companies and other industry leaders across the United States—with reliable, innovative service.

RGD & Sons is located in Wilmington, DE and part of the Kelso Industries family of companies. RGD & Sons is a high-performing, family‑run mechanical contracting business with a reputation for exceptional work. Founder Ralph G. Degli Obizzi often said, “If you can’t do a job right, then you don’t do it at all.” This was more than a simple statement, but a philosophy that has shaped every aspect of our approach to operating RGD & Sons into the succeeding generations.

As we move into our 3rd generation of superior plumbing and HVAC services, RGD & Sons remains uniquely dedicated to safety. As we often complete projects in occupied institutional environments, this means looking out for the well‑being of our customers’ teams in addition to our own—and we are a proven leader in this way. RGD & Sons has been recognized with both the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Business Roundtable Construction Industry Safety Excellence Award and an ABC National Safety Training and Education Award.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…