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Plumbing Project Manager

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Job Location:

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 18 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary


The Plumbing Project Manager (P.E.) performs and/or leads others in performing engineering analysis design plan review and construction administration for both large and small projects in a capacity focused in the Plumbing Engineering discipline with advanced Plumbing Engineering experience as a plus. Position requires the application of advanced engineering concepts principles practices and methods sufficient to perform a broad range of engineering activities in a variety of work environments. Guidance is limited requiring initiative and resourcefulness in researching precedents trends and patterns to select or develop new methods and techniques. Resolves new and unusual problems and recommends solutions to unique circumstances and situations. Completed work may be reviewed for effectiveness in meeting requirements or specified results however it is expected that candidate can produce quality work independently with minimal oversight as appropriate. Regular contact with individuals in internal and external leadership positions is required to influence and motivate others to achieve project objectives. Furthermore the ability to manage and oversee projects as the sole point of contact for the full Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) design is essential for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Design Oversight
Performs engineering calculations and estimates.
Collects organizes and interprets a variety of project related information to incorporate into new project design.
Identifies analyzes and recommends engineering alternatives.
Conducts preliminary engineering studies including gathering pertinent data analyzing alternatives and performing related calculations.
Performs original design work plans and specifications and provides input on construction cost.
Conducts field observations of work done by contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Performs statistical analysis to ensure compliance within established specifications.
Identifies the problem or opportunity through the collection and analysis of data.
Interprets and condenses field notes to prepare and/or oversee the preparation of plans and drawings.
Maintains accurate filing and records system for projects from initiation to project close out.
Operates various computer aided engineering design analysis programs and tools.
Understands applies and maintains compliance with regulatory and industry standards and requirements.

Project Planning
Serves as project manager on moderately complex to complex projects.
Assigns projects establish schedule monitor performance of team and provide guidance leadership and ensure project completion within timelines.
Plans schedules and leads all phases of moderately complex to complex projects.
Acts as liaison with clients and contractors to ensure customer satisfaction and other related agencies. Coordinates and cooperates with other agencies departments and private utilities involved in or affected by project(s).
Establishes and ensures completion of quality assurance measures by developing monitoring analyzing reports and providing revisions to policies and procedures.
Prepares and interprets engineering plans and specifications and communicates technical requirements to contractors.

Business Development
Supports marketing the firms services estimating acquiring and signing contracts.
Given strategic plan updates responsible for refining pursuit strategies by market segment as well as developing approach to individual project pursuits.
Provide leadership in planning directing and implementing an aggressive marketing/business plan to leverage existing relationships and develop new relationships to obtain additional work.
Cross selling introduce additional mechanical electrical and plumbing technical services to existing clients and support other technical departments in providing their services to existing clients.

Qualifications
Qualifications include:
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year university plus a minimum of 10 years engineering work experience.
Professional Engineer license.
May be required to attain project manager certification.
Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit.
Provide leadership work assignments evaluation training and guidance counseling and recommendation for dismissal to others.
Attention to detail.
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with corporate managers end users and engineers
from other departments.

Benefits

22-28 days of PTO
8 paid holidays

401(k) and Defined Pension Plan

Employer sponsored Medical Dental and Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care and Dependent Care expenses
Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance ($30000 benefit)
Employer paid Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary optional life insurance for the employee their spouse and each dependent child
Reimbursement for job-related professional development.