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Newcomb and Company · 1 week ago

Industrial Piping Project Manager

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Newcomb and Company is a full-service mechanical contractor specializing in energy-efficient heating and air conditioning services. The Industrial Piping Project Manager will oversee construction projects, ensuring that HVAC and process piping systems are installed according to specifications while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.

Building MaterialConstructionHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Responsibilities

Manage, plan, implement and monitor the construction project’s progress to ensure HVAC and process piping systems are installed in accordance with plans and specifications

Support field crews to make sure they are adequately supplied with materials on a timely basis to maintain productivity

Coordinate with field supervisors and other PMs to man projects with appropriate field forces to maintain internal and customer schedules

Ensure project delivered is an above average installation from a quality standpoint that is a properly operating system on time and within budget while maintaining a high level of professionalism and customer satisfaction

Take ownership of the project that is assigned from start to finish including warranty period

Develop a plan to take the project from start to finish in a manner that meets the required schedule and budget

Execute the plan and make modifications as necessary to stay on schedule and on budget

Working on multiple projects simultaneously will be required and expected

Communicate regularly with the project executive in charge of the project

Notify the project executive of any issues early so they will be aware of problems associated with the project

Notify the project executive of any changes in the work early so potential change orders can be identified

Keep the project executive in the loop weekly regarding the projects that are assigned

Quantify, order, and purchase miscellaneous piping materials as required to complete project on schedule and within budget

Verify that all current plans, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, and installation instructions are accurate and are effectively utilized by field crews

Prepare and assemble shop drawings and submittals not handled by the project executive

Attend scheduled job meetings and notify superintendent, foremen, or mechanic of status of work and schedule changes

Schedule equipment and material deliveries with superintendents, foremen, mechanics, suppliers, and warehouse

Prepare and initiate correspondence with customers, other trades, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, engineers, and architects

Document job delays and issues (in writing or by email) with project manager and/or customer and project executive

Notify project executive of potential change order and assist with change order requests as needed

Assist project executive with progress billings based on status of work completed

Perform special projects directly with customers and manage complete installation

Prepare change orders for special projects when working directly with customers

Thoroughly review weekly job cost and discuss specific cost items with field crews

Monitor labor cost to meet estimate

Monitor material cost to meet estimate

Provide written explanation when actual job cost deviates from estimated job cost

Review installation instructions for equipment and verify piping near equipment is according to manufacturer’s instructions

Review preliminary coordination drawings and recommend revisions prior to distribution to the field

Notify the coordination department of construction schedule and communicate requirements of when coordination drawings are needed for sheet metal and piping needs

Assist with the development of field crews with training that is desired and/or required

Assist with recruitment and retention of field crews

Verify that adequate piping field force is maintained on construction projects

Assist in scheduling pipe fabrication activities for ship dates to sites and verify deliveries are received as required for field forces

Coordinate project needs to maintain piping labor productivity

Assist superintendent, foremen, or mechanic with labor projections and scheduling

Assist with safety policies and confirm with field supervisor and superintendents that safety policies are adhered to

Request assistance from safety manager when questions regarding safety become apparent on jobsites

Manage the job site conditions and crews to ensure field productivity

Manage superintendents, foremen, and mechanics with work sequence and needs

Prepare a two-week look ahead schedule for all projects with durations of eight weeks or longer

Update two week look ahead schedule weekly

Provide assistance on site when needed to verify proper installation of equipment

Walk projects weekly to verify installation is of top quality and is according to plans, specifications, and manufacturers installation instructions for equipment

Prepare in house punch list for deficiencies noted during weekly walk through and turn over to superintendent, foreman, or mechanic in charge of project for correction

Verify in house punch list has been completed prior to completion of the project

Track rental equipment and monitor use on jobsites

Schedule subcontractors and monitor performance on jobsite

Assist construction administrative staff as required to complete final closeout documents such as test and balance reports, O&M manuals, and any other turnover documents required

Verify as-builts are maintained during the project and provided to administrative staff prior to close out

Interact with field supervisor, superintendents, and foremen to perform annual evaluations of the employees

Stay involved with the project through start-up, commissioning and turnover and address any punch list or deficiency items during this process

Maintain connection with customer during the warranty period and be the first point of contact during that time

Perform pipe take-offs and place material orders to support field crew operations

Qualification

HVAC hydronic pipingPiping systems installationPipeValvesFittingsProject managementCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Technical knowledge of HVAC hydronic piping and hydronic equipment and installation

Technical understanding of hot water, chilled water, condenser water, steam, steam condensate, make-up, domestic, and geothermal piping systems including proper installation

Technical understanding of pipe, valves, and fittings associated with different type piping systems for HVAC and process piping installations such as steel, ductile iron, copper, PVC, polypropylene, pre-insulated, and stainless steel including proper installation

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Company

Newcomb and Company

Founded in 1954, Newcomb and Company is a full-service mechanical contractor providing customers in the commercial, residential, and industrial sectors with innovative, energy-efficient heating and air conditioning services, automation and controls, industrial piping, new-construction design and installation, and maintenance and replacement services.

Founded in 1954