Plumbing & Fire Protection Construction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Plumbing & Fire Protection Construction Manager will lead full project execution of plumbing and fire protection scopes on large-scale industrial, commercial, and high-tech construction projects. This role is responsible for overseeing field operations from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring safe, efficient, and code-compliant installation of all plumbing and fire protection systems.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead all field execution activities for plumbing and fire protection scopes from mobilization through turnover
• Oversee multiple subcontractors and self-perform crews across active job sites
• Serve as primary field authority for plumbing and fire protection installation, sequencing, and constructability
• Coordinate directly with General Contractors, Construction Managers, Engineers, and client representatives

Schedule, Cost & Production Control

• Develop, maintain, and adjust project schedules in coordination with overall project milestones
• Track manpower loading, production rates, and field progress to ensure schedule adherence
• Support project cost control efforts, including tracking field changes, scope adjustments, and productivity impacts
• Assist in developing work plans that align with budget, schedule, and manpower constraints

Coordination & Preconstruction Support

• Lead coordination between plumbing, fire protection, mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural trades
• Review drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure full scope alignment prior to installation
• Manage RFIs, field conflicts, and design clarification requests with project teams and design partners
• Provide field input for estimating, scope validation, and constructability reviews

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Enforce strict QA/QC standards for all plumbing and fire protection installations
• Ensure full compliance with NFPA standards, local codes, permitting requirements, and project specifications
• Lead field safety compliance efforts and ensure adherence to all OSHA and site-specific safety programs
• Conduct field inspections, system checks, and readiness verification prior to inspections and turnover

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key field liaison between ownership, design teams, subcontractors, and project leadership
• Provide regular updates on field progress, risks, delays, and recovery plans
• Support resolution of technical, scheduling, and coordination issues in real time

Project Closeout & Turnover

• Ensure systems are fully installed, tested, documented, and ready for commissioning
• Support startup, testing, and commissioning activities for plumbing and fire protection systems
• Manage punch list resolution and turnover documentation

Qualifications

Experience & Education

• 5+ years of plumbing and fire protection construction experience required
• Proven experience leading field operations on large commercial, industrial, or high-tech projects
• Experience in mission-critical, semiconductor, or cleanroom environments strongly preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Strong knowledge of plumbing and fire protection systems including underground utilities, fire mains, and sprinkler systems
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and coordination models
• Experience managing subcontractors, field crews, and multi-trade coordination
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, and field logistics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Experience with tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, P6, or similar platforms preferred
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or Navisworks a plus

Leadership Competencies

• Strong field leadership and decision-making ability in high-pressure environments
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of project teams
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proactive problem solver with strong constructability mindset
• Team-oriented leader with ability to drive accountability in field operations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work full-time on active construction sites in varying weather conditions
• Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and field inspections
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed
• Regular exposure to construction noise, dust, and active jobsite conditions
• Must be able to communicate effectively in field and office environments