Plumbing Project Executive (HVAC/Mechanical)

Position: Plumbing Project Executive (HVAC/Mechanical Contracting) Projects: Healthcare, Bioscience/Lab, Tenant Improvement, and Mission-Critical/Data Center Projects Location: San Francisco, CA Pay Range: $150,000 - $225,000 Benefits: Performance Bonus(s) Company Vehicle/Gas Card Company paid Health Insurance(Medical) for you and your family Comprehensive dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) plans Tiello has partnered with a reputable HVAC contractor known for high-quality design, management, and execution on complex projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area who is seeking an experienced Plumbing Project Executive to lead and grow the company`s plumbing division, overseeing multiple concurrent projects across the San Francisco Bay Area. As a Plumbing Project Executive you will be responsible for the overall success of plumbing project operations, from preconstruction and estimating oversight through execution, client relationships, and financial performance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in commercial plumbing project delivery within demanding environments such as healthcare, bioscience/lab, tenant improvement, and mission-critical facilities, along with a proven track record of managing project teams, budgets, and client relationships at a high level. Key Responsibilities: Provide executive-level oversight of multiple plumbing projects simultaneously, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards Serve as the senior point of contact for key clients, general contractors, architects, and engineers on plumbing scope, fostering long-term relationships and repeat business Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers, Superintendents, and field plumbing staff, building bench strength within the division Oversee project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, billing, and profitability across the plumbing project portfolio Partner with estimating and preconstruction teams to review bids, scope plumbing work accurately, and support competitive and profitable proposals Drive business development efforts, identifying new project opportunities and expanding relationships with existing healthcare, bioscience/lab, data center, institutional, tech and commercial clients Ensure compliance with all applicable plumbing codes, permitting requirements, and jurisdictional authority approvals (including specialized requirements for healthcare and lab environments, e.g., medical gas, RO/DI systems, acid waste/neutralization systems) Collaborate with the Safety Manager and project teams to ensure all plumbing work adheres to site-specific safety protocols, particularly in occupied or mission-critical facilities Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships, including negotiation, scheduling, and performance oversight Identify and resolve project risks, conflicts, and escalations, stepping in as needed to keep projects on track Review and approve change orders, contracts, and key project documentation Report project status, financial performance, and risk items to senior leadership on a regular basis Support recruiting and staffing efforts to scale the plumbing division as workload grows Travel to jobsites throughout the Bay Area (and occasionally Arizona, as needed) to support project oversight and client relationships Qualifications: 8-10+ years of progressive experience in commercial plumbing construction, including significant experience in a Project Executive, Senior Project Manager, or Division Manager capacity Proven track record managing multiple large or complex plumbing projects simultaneously, ideally within healthcare, bioscience/lab, tenant improvement, or mission-critical/data center environments Strong understanding of plumbing systems design and installation, including specialty systems (medical gas, RO/DI, acid waste/neutralization, backflow prevention) a significant plus Demonstrated experience managing project P&L, budgets, and financial performance at scale Strong leadership and team-building skills, with experience developing Project Managers and field staff Excellent client relationship management and business development skills Solid working knowledge of California plumbing codes, permitting processes, and inspection requirements Experience working with general contractors, architects, and engineers on design-build or design-assist plumbing scopes Strong negotiation, contract review, and risk management skills Excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable interfacing with senior client and executive stakeholders Bachelor`s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent industry experience) Valid driver`s license and ability to travel to Bay Area jobsites regularly Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Tiello LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Your Right to Work - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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