J. C. Higgins Corp. Plumbing Project Manager

About the role

J.C. Higgins Corp. seeks a Project Manager - Plumbing Division. Since 1924, J.C. Higgins has been developing a strong reputation for value-added relationships among New England's most highly regarded corporations and institutions. In fact, repeat construction projects from clients like these, account for over 80 percent of our business. As a result, we've grown into the Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire region's largest fully integrated mechanical contracting company, providing a single-source solution for complete mechanical systems and services.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $110,000.00 to $165,000.00
This position is bonus eligible.
Member of local Plumbers Union / JCH
Contributing to Union benefits
Annual Salary range = $110k to $155k plus union benefits
NOT a member of local Plumbers Union
Annual Salary range = $120k to $165k plus Standard JCH benefits

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Leading all aspects of the project activities for the projects assigned in accordance with project goals, budget, quality control and company objectives
• Providing project management resources to act for the company in matters pertaining to the successful progress and completion of assigned projects according to established budget, schedules and contract documents
• Ensuring adherence to project budget and reporting any potential risks or discrepancies to the Vice president of Plumbing and during the budget review process monthly
• Understanding complex project plans, drawing specifications and schedule as well as the resources necessary to complete the project on time and within budget
• Ensuring accurate and timely project documentation, including but not limited to, RFI's submittals, schedule updates, time records, supplemental work orders, change order pricing, and general project correspondence
• Cooking with the Superintendent and Project Field Staff to determine the priority of job – especially when dealing with scheduling conflicts for labor and equipment
• Establishing, maintaining, and tracking performance standards for all work performed on assigned project
• Performing regular inspections of all work performed on assigned project
• Adhering to the Company uniform project management procedures and cost accounting standards
• Fostering and maintaining consistent and uniform cooperation among all departments in the company
• Preparing Project expense budgets, revenue and profit projections for the Vice President of Plumbing
• Providing consistent supervision and monitoring of all work performed on assigned project
• Providing technical advice to both clients and employees working on assigned project
• Working with the Plumbing Estimating Team on the bid mark-up that are consistent with the volume and profit objectives for the Project and Company
• Reviewing estimates and proposal scope letters
• Reviewing RFQ/RFP documents for the solicitation of subcontractors and vendors
• Possess a high level of expertise in all phases of mechanical/plumbing/HVAC installation and construction
• Enforcing compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, safety standards and contracts and reporting all variances to [Insert Title]
• Maintaining confidentiality of work and any company project knowledge
• Escalating critical and/or sensitive issues to Mangement Team with recommendation for resolution
• Alligning assignments to achieve customer and company objective
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Position Requirements/Preferred Education and Experience [review for each job]
• Mechanical Engineering Degree OR Mechanical/Plumbing Trade Diploma with a minimum of 3- 5 years of Project Management experience in the Mechanical/Plumbing/HVAC Industry OR a minimum of 5 years combined Mechanical/Plumbing/HVAC Field experience and Project Management experience in the Mechanical/Plumbing/HVAC Industry. (Required)
• Excellent written and verbal communication and team skills. (Required)
• Professional Certifications (Preferred)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may expect to work in typical office environment conditions except when visiting field locations. Field environments may vary based on project, manufacturing, or weather conditions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may expect to work in typical office environment conditions except when visiting field locations. Field environments may vary based on project, manufacturing, or weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.