Project Manager, Operations Manager

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RGD & Sons is located in Wilmington, DE and part of the  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.

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…