Service Special Projects Manager (Cincinnati, OH)

Description

Oversees entire projects to which he/she is assigned. Works with other departments to ensure all jobs are completed timely and profitably. Develop relationships both inside and outside of the company that promote TP Mechanical Contractors and the Project Management Department in a professional manner.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for the overall profitability of their projects.
• Ensure proper timelines and all requirements are met for all projects.
• Ensuring billing, change orders, collections, etc. are completed in a timely manner for each project.
• Keeps the management staff up to date on all project issues and maintains high client satisfaction.
• Reviews job cost, job status, manpower and change order reports to provide analysis monthly.
• Conducts regular/monthly job cost reviews to accurately reflect project profitability and status of all project issues.
• Acts as the direct point of contact for clients, architects and subcontractors.
• Communicates and troubleshoots with project superintendents, construction managers and General Contractors.
• Communicates effectively with all project managers, administrative assistants and other departments through meetings, memos, e‑mails, etc.
• Subcontractor and Vendor Management: Negotiate contracts, hire subcontractors, and manage their productivity, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Business Development: Engage with existing and potential clients to identify new opportunities and support the growth of the SPD division; ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Lead SPD teams to identify opportunities for process improvement; foster teamwork and collaboration.
• Coordinate proper manpower and equipment for each job.
• Oversee the buyout process, job‑closeouts, and project change orders for all projects.
• Conduct and attend weekly job‑site visits and job meetings.
• Work with estimating to develop scopes of work; ensure proper job setup, contract review, estimated costs and schedule of values are completed accurately and timely.
• Generate project manager reports and attend project management meetings as appropriate.
• For each project: track submittals, generate purchase orders and negotiate subcontracts and purchases.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 5 years commercial plumbing/mechanical experience.
• 3 years of prior project management experience.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Excel and scheduling software is preferred.
• Experience in Design‑Build methodology of project development is a plus.

Job Skills

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
• Knowledge of general plumbing and piping installation.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and good math abilities.
• Good basic computer skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• General accounting skills.
• Business acumen and knowledge of business operation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or equivalent is preferred.
• Journeyman Plumber license or equivalent experience.

Physical Requirements

• Capable of climbing on/off equipment and ladders.
• Able to walk job sites.

Special Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• OSHA 30 Construction Industry certification.