Project Manager - Commercial Plumbing & Process Piping

An established commercial plumbing and mechanical contractor in the San Jose area is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead commercial and industrial plumbing and process piping projects from preconstruction through final closeout. The ideal candidate has a strong plumbing construction background and knows how to lead project teams, control costs, hold schedules, and deliver successful projects.

This role requires hands-on project ownership, strong technical knowledge of plumbing systems, and the ability to coordinate field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and client relationships while protecting quality, safety, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, budget, and manage commercial plumbing and process piping projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Direct field crews, subcontractors, and vendors to maintain productivity, installation quality, jobsite safety, and schedules.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders to resolve technical issues and scope discrepancies.
• Coordinate procurement, material deliveries, equipment, and field resources.
• Monitor budgets, job costs, billing, and change orders to protect financial performance.
• Work closely with general contractors, engineers, clients, and inspectors to resolve challenges and keep communication clear.
• Lead project meetings and track progress against schedules, budgets, and milestones.
• Coordinate inspections, system commissioning, punch lists, and closeout to meet all contractual requirements.
• Identify project risks early and implement solutions to prevent delays, cost overruns, and field disruptions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience in commercial or industrial plumbing construction.
• Proven experience managing commercial plumbing and/or process piping projects.
• Prior experience with a plumbing contractor, mechanical contractor, or MEP subcontractor.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, construction drawings, specifications, and installation methods.
• Experience managing schedules, budgets, procurement, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and subcontractors.
• Ability to take full ownership of projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple project activities while meeting schedule and budget commitments.

Please Note: Direct project management experience in commercial or industrial plumbing construction is required. Residential-only backgrounds, or experience limited to MEP coordination or administrative support, will not qualify.