Commercial Plumbing Project Manager

Location: San Diego, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: $100,000–$135,000 (Based on Experience)

About the Opportunity

A well-established commercial mechanical contractor in the San Diego area is seeking an experienced Plumbing Project Manager to oversee commercial and industrial plumbing projects from preconstruction through completion.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of commercial plumbing systems, construction operations, and the financial side of project management. We're looking for a PM who can take ownership of their projects, work closely with field leadership, and keep things moving from estimating handoff through final closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and industrial plumbing projects from preconstruction through closeout.

• Oversee project budgets, job costing, forecasting, and overall financial performance.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, coordinating labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.

• Manage project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and progress billing.

• Work closely with superintendents and foremen to coordinate manpower, installation schedules, and field operations.

• Review plumbing drawings, specifications, and contract documents to identify scope requirements and potential issues.

• Coordinate material procurement, equipment deliveries, and vendor relationships.

• Maintain communication with general contractors, owners, engineers, and other project stakeholders.

• Identify potential cost overruns, scheduling conflicts, and project risks before they become larger problems.

• Support project turnover, punch lists, inspections, and final closeout.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of project management experience in commercial or industrial plumbing or mechanical construction.

• Strong understanding of commercial plumbing systems, installation methods, and construction sequencing.

• Experience managing project budgets, job costing, cost-to-complete forecasts, and change orders.

• Ability to read and interpret plumbing drawings, specifications, and construction documents.

• Experience coordinating with field crews, subcontractors, general contractors, and vendors.

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accountability for project performance.

Preferred:

• Background with a commercial plumbing or mechanical subcontractor.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• OSHA 30 certification.

• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management software.

• Experience with design-build, design-assist, or complex commercial plumbing installations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $100,000–$135,000, depending on experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage and retirement benefits.

• Long-term career opportunity with an established commercial construction team.

• Opportunity to manage meaningful commercial and industrial projects throughout the San Diego market.

Interested?

If you have a background managing commercial plumbing projects and are interested in exploring opportunities in the San Diego area, I'd be happy to connect.

For confidential consideration, send your resume to

anna.boyd@gogpac.com

Related Job Titles: Plumbing Project Manager, Senior Plumbing Project Manager, Mechanical Project Manager, MEP Project Manager, Plumbing Construction Manager, Plumbing Estimator / Project Manager, Assistant Plumbing Project Manager.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.