Plumbing Project Manager / Sales Executive

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of plumbing trade work, overseeing projects directly with owners and Construction Managers.
• Utilize customer relations, project accounting, technical prowess, and cost control to drive project success.
• Apply basic design and code knowledge effectively.
• Work with engineering team to produce accurate labor, material, and construction costs for various commercial plumbing projects.
• Supervise the entire construction process to ensure adherence to design, budget, and schedule, fostering relationships with clients, A/E representatives, and subcontractors.
• Interpret and work from P&ID drawings, translating them into layouts and ISOs for construction.
• Cook up company personnel activities, ensuring efficient project execution.
• Foster and maintain relationships with clients and A/E contacts to facilitate ongoing and future projects.
• Monitor and control construction progress, analyzing variances and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage financial aspects including buyouts, billings, payments, subcontractor agreements, expenses, and value engineering to protect company interests and client relationships.
• Make critical decisions impacting project profitability.
• Authorize and oversee all project transactions, including billings, subcontractor requisitions, and material purchases.
• Maintain project logs and documentation files, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Apply expertise in plumbing systems from project inception to closure, including conceptual design, estimating, pre-construction, and construction phases.
• Demonstrate experience in both construction self-performance and direct craft labor oversight.
• Previous experience as a Prime Contractor, engaging directly with owners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with BIM/CAD processes and fabrication practices on job sites.
• Knowledge of scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera) as well as project management software (Procore).

Requirements

• Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management, plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Project Manager specific to Plumbing Systems; OR
• 5 years of progressive trade experience, including 5 years in construction leadership with a focus on Plumbing Systems.

Pay & Benefits

Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000

Final determination of a successful candidate’s pay is based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Helm provides a competitive compensation package that recognizes an individual’s experience and qualifications combined with a benefits package to meet your needs.

As a valued member of the Helm team, your benefits package will include:

• 401K plan with matching contributions
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Wellness Programs

About the Role

This position is for our mechanical division which is responsible for the plumbing scopes of work for new construction projects as well as remodel work in buildings such as K-12 schools, hospitals and associated healthcare buildings, high-rise buildings, and other commercial building types. This role is located in our Westmont, IL office.