Plumbing Project Manager

Overview CT Mechanical, a division of Comfort Temp Company, is a growing commercial mechanical contractor built on integrity, accountability, and doing quality work the right way. Since 2014, CT Mechanical has provided comprehensive mechanical and plumbing solutions for commercial clients across Florida, with offices in Gainesville, Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa. We specialize in complex commercial construction and building systems, including plumbing, HVAC, pipefitting, sheet metal, equipment installation, and related mechanical systems. Our work supports projects in markets such as healthcare, K-12 education, higher education, government, commercial facilities, and other large-scale construction environments. We are looking for a Plumbing Project Manager who can lead with technical knowledge, field credibility, financial awareness, and strong leadership to ensure project success from turnover through closeout. Position Position: Plumbing Project Manager Location: Gainesville, FL Job Id: 687 # of Openings: 1 Responsibilities Manage assigned commercial plumbing projects from turnover through completion, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and profitably. Maintain project profitability with a target of at least 10% net profit. Review project scope, budget, labor plan, schedule, drawings, specifications, and turnover information to identify risk early. Forecast labor hours and manpower needs; maintain a labor forecast and 3-week look ahead. Coordinate with field leadership to ensure manpower, materials, equipment, tools, and information are available when needed. Track project progress, labor usage, production, change orders, material needs, equipment needs, and schedule impacts. Develop and manage plumbing vendors and subcontractor resources to support project success. Maintain strong communication with clients, general contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams. Address client concerns, field issues, schedule conflicts, coordination problems, and project obstacles quickly and professionally. Coordinate with Estimating, Finance, HR, IT, Asset Management, Warehouse, and other internal departments to support project execution. Manage warehouse coordination, deliveries, receiving, material staging, equipment needs, and project-specific inventory. Follow purchasing procedures and help manage plumbing fabrication needs efficiently. Review and support change order opportunities, documentation, pricing input, and scope clarification. Support warranty needs and ensure plumbing-related issues are resolved in a timely and professional manner. Participate in leadership meetings and provide clear updates on project status, risks, needs, and solutions. Provide weekly project metrics to leadership, including labor status, financial position, schedule progress, risks, and next steps. Help prioritize project tasks to keep schedules moving and deadlines on track. Build and maintain strong relationships that support business development and long-term client satisfaction in the Gainesville market. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent time in service/industry experience. Minimum of 10 years of experience in the commercial plumbing industry. At least 3 years of management experience in project management, field leadership, operations, or a similar construction leadership role. Strong understanding of commercial plumbing systems, construction schedules, jobsite coordination, drawings, specifications, labor planning, materials, equipment, and project execution. Experience managing project budgets, labor hours, vendors, subcontractors, change orders, and client communication. Ability to read and interpret plumbing drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project documents. Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly share information with field teams, clients, general contractors, and internal leadership. Strong problem-solving, planning, negotiation, and decision-making skills. Ability to motivate, coach, and develop others while holding teams accountable to expectations. Comfortable managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines at the same time. Alignment with CT Mechanical’s core values and long-term vision for the company. Preferred Experience Commercial plumbing project management experience in healthcare, K-12, higher education, government, or large commercial construction. Experience managing projects involving underground plumbing, sanitary waste and vent, domestic water, storm piping, medical gas, equipment connections, and plumbing rough-in through final inspection. Experience with labor planning, production tracking, schedule coordination, and coordination between multiple trades. Experience with project management software, job costing tools, scheduling tools, and construction documentation platforms. Experience working with general contractors, owners, inspectors, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors. Experience supporting prefabrication, material planning, warehouse coordination, equipment procurement, and closeout. What Success Looks Like A successful Plumbing Project Manager at CT Mechanical is proactive, organized, and accountable. They know where their projects stand financially, understand what the field needs before the field is delayed, and communicate clearly when issues need attention. Projects are planned well, labor is managed intentionally, clients are informed, problems are addressed early, and the team knows what needs to happen next. They stay ahead of the job, protect the schedule, support the field, and help deliver profitable work that CT Mechanical can be proud of. Company Culture Do what you say. Do what it takes. Walk with purpose. Do the right thing. We believe strong teams are built through clear communication, trust, follow-through, and a willingness to solve problems together. We value leaders who take ownership, support the field, respect the customer, and care about the quality of the work being delivered. Application Instructions If you are an experienced commercial plumbing leader ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply today. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to View email address on click.appcast.io. For any job-related questions, email us at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Comfort Temp Company and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating an exceptional workplace. 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