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Kelso Industries · 2 hours ago

HVAC/Plumbing Project Manager

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Kelso Industries is a leading provider of HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions with a commitment to innovation, excellence, and safety. They are seeking a skilled HVAC/Plumbing Project Manager to lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction while managing project financials and customer relationships.

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Responsibilities

Lead all phases of project delivery—from kickoff through completion—ensuring schedule, budget, safety, and quality expectations are met

Develop and maintain project schedules, understanding and using concepts such as critical path, predecessors, and dependencies

Utilize data and analysis to plan, track, and report on progress

Coordinate with field supervision to ensure manpower, materials, and equipment are properly planned and aligned with Short Interval Planning practices

Apply strong mechanical systems knowledge (HVAC, piping, plumbing, or related systems) to support design review, submittals, problem-solving, and field coordination

Work closely with estimating and engineering teams to validate scopes, review drawings, and ensure constructability

Manage all project financials, including WIP reporting, Cost-to-Complete, forecasting, billing, and margin protection

Identify cost impacts early and develop action plans to mitigate risk or enhance profitability

Proactively identify changes in scope and lead the full change management process—requesting, pricing, tracking, negotiating, and documenting change orders

Maintain accurate and timely project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and progress reports

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships through proactive communication and accountability

Demonstrate strong account management abilities, including upselling additional work, resolving conflicts effectively, and ensuring high customer satisfaction

Represent the company professionally with owners, GCs, subcontractors, and vendors

Work closely with field supervisors, foremen, project engineers, and other PMs to drive coordinated, efficient project delivery

Support continuous improvement efforts and contribute to a culture of accountability, ownership, and operational excellence

Qualification

Mechanical systems expertiseScheduling conceptsProject management experienceChange order managementProject financial reportingProject management softwareCommunication skillsRelationship-buildingConflict-resolution skills

Required

5+ years of mechanical contracting project management experience strongly preferred

Demonstrated technical expertise in mechanical systems (HVAC, piping, plumbing, or similar)

Strong understanding of scheduling concepts and project management methodologies

Experience with change order management and project financial reporting (WIP, forecasting, cost-to-complete)

High level of organization, attention to detail, and follow-through

Strong communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills

Proficiency in project management software; ability to interpret drawings and specifications

Benefits

Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.

Company Culture: You’ll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.

Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.