HVAC/Plumbing Project Manager

Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety Feldkamp Mechanical, part of Kelso Industries, specializes in commercial and industrial piping, HVAC and refrigeration. We are seeking a Project Manager for an on‑site role in our Cincinnati, Ohio office. Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager with strong mechanical systems expertise and a proven ability to lead projects from inception to closeout. The candidate will work closely with estimating, field leadership, and customers to ensure projects are executed safely, profitably, with exceptional client satisfaction, and high‑quality workmanship. Key Responsibilities Lead all phases of project delivery—kickoff through completion—ensuring schedule, budget, safety, and quality expectations are met. Develop and maintain project schedules, using critical‑path and dependency concepts. 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 minutes, and progress reports. 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. 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 software; ability to interpret drawings and specifications. Why Join Us? We proactively provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and clear pathways for career advancement with autonomy and flexibility in an entrepreneurial environment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business. #J-18808-Ljbffr J. Feldkamp Design Build