Plumbing Project Manager

Join an Industry to Help Accelerate Our Growth Leader

Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG) is an industry leader that brings expertise in both HVAC and Plumbing. Our company was originally known as Anderson Mechanical Services, Inc and Inspiration Plumbing Company. We brought these two respected companies together to provide our clients with award winning expertise in HVAC and Plumbing for new construction, improvements, renovations, upfits, design-build, and installations in the commercial space.

To meet our growth goals, we are adding a Plumbing Project Manager to the team. In this role, the Plumbing Project Manager is to provide overall management and direction for the mechanical installation and service projects. The Plumbing Project Manager works closely with project executives, superintendents, foremen and our subcontractors to build out the project needs and meet the client's expectations.

Requirements for this role include:

Plan, organize and staff key field positions to support the Mechanical Construction Division of Company
• Support, assist and mentor project managers and assistants in problem solving and document interpretation
• Work closely with engineering, CAD and estimating department
• Support and assist General Field Superintendent with their job specific responsibilities including although
not limited to labor management and manpower forecasting
• Perform project buy out of major materials, equipment, fixtures and rough in plumbing, piping, and sheet
metal materials
• Negotiate terms/conditions and place purchase orders and subcontracts pertaining to designated projects.
Negotiate and issue purchase orders, subcontracts and change orders within the Company policies
• Draft monthly billings percentage complete and noted stored materials for accounting department
preparation
• Review and manage project job cost reports and employ project superintendents input and forecast
accordingly
• Understand details and recognize errors in job cost reporting in actual and estimated cost; have input in
initial job cost input from project estimate
• Responsible for submittal and shop drawing procurement and review of shop drawing packages for
compliance and submission in accordance with project parameters
• Review vendor and subcontractor bids, evaluate bids considering price, delivery date, past performance of
vendor, etc. to determine successful order
• Meet with sales and vendor representatives as required
• Administer and negotiate all project change orders as required or directed
• Interface with accounting and vendors to clarify invoice problems, prepare back charges, etc.
• Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of corporate
policy
• Administer and maintain policies within the boundaries of corporate structures
• Initiate and maintain liaison with Client and A/E contacts, to facilitate construction activities
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of the on-site superintendent to ensure
project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement
corrective measures
• Represent Company in project meetings, assist in labor negotiations/strategy meetings, etc.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect
Company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with Client
• General if not proficient knowledge of windows, word, excel, Microsoft outlook, primavera scheduler
• Support the Project Managers on their projects and supervise the work when assigned
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by corporate executives

This position is based at our HQ in Sterling, VA. This role will also require travel to work sites in the DMV area, which can be up to 30-40% of the role.

We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, financial and medical benefits, PTO, and a 401(k).

Connect with us and learn more about Vertical Mechanical Group.

Vertical Mechanical Group is a full-service HVAC and Plumbing contractor specializing in large scale commercial projects. Family owned and operated, VMG provides a tailored approach to each project with the horsepower of a large specialty contractor.

The learn more about VMG, please visit vmgmech.com.