J. C. Higgins Corp. Plumbing Project Manager

We offer single-source mechanical, HVAC, and fire protection solutions, including design, installation, construction, and maintenance, as well as facilities and energy services. We are proud to have long-standing relationships with leading universities, hotels, hospitals, commercial developers, financial institutions, and corporations.

J.C. Higgins Corp. seeks Project Manager - Plumbing Division. Since 1924, J.C. Higgins has been developing a strong reputation for value-added relationships among New England's most highly regarded corporations and institutions. In fact, repeat construction projects from clients like these, account for over 80 percent of our business. As a result, we've grown into the Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire region's largest fully integrated mechanical contracting company, providing a single-source solution for complete mechanical systems and services. 

Compensation Range: $110,000.00 to $165,000.00

This position is bonus eligible.

 

• Member of local Plumbers Union / JCH Contributing to Union benefits

Annual Salary range = $110k to $155k plus union benefits

 

• NOT a member of local Plumbers Union

Annual Salary range = $120k to $165k plus Standard JCH benefits

• The Project Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the project activities for the projects assigned in accordance with project goals, budget, quality control and company objectives. 

• Responsible for providing project management resources to act for the company in matters pertaining to the successful progress and completion of assigned projects according to established budget, schedules and contract documents. Ensures adherence to project budget and reports any potential risks or discrepancies to the Vice president of Plumbing and during the budget review process monthly. 

• Understands complex project plans, drawing specifications and schedule as well as the resources necessary to complete the project on time and within budget. 

• Ensures accurate and timely project documentation, including but not limited to, RFI's submittals, schedule updates, time records, supplemental work orders, change order pricing, and general project correspondence.  

• Coordinate with the Superintendent and Project Field Staff to determine the priority of job – especially when dealing with scheduling conflicts for labor and equipment. 

• Establishes, maintains, and tracks performance standards for all work performed on assigned project. 

• Perform regular inspections of all work performed on assigned project. 

• Adheres to the Company uniform project management procedures and cost accounting standards. 

• Foster and maintain consistent and uniform cooperation among all departments in the company. 

• Prepare Project expense budgets, revenue and profit projections for the Vice President of Plumbing.

• Provides consistent supervision and monitoring of all work performed on assigned project. 

• Provide technical advice to both clients and employees working on assigned project. 

• Works with the Plumbing Estimating Team  on the bid mark-up that are consistent with the volume and profit objectives for the Project and Company. 

• Review estimates and proposal scope letters. 

• Review RFQ/RFP documents for the solicitation of subcontractors and vendors. 

• Possess a high level of expertise in all phases of mechanical/plumbing/HVAC installation and construction. 

• Enforce compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, safety standards and contracts and report all variances to [Insert Title]. 

• Maintain confidentiality of work and any company project knowledge 

• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to Mangement Team with recommendation for resolution 

• Aligns assignments to achieve customer and company objective 

• Other related duties as assigned 

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements/Preferred Education and Experience [review for each job] 

• Mechanical Engineering Degree OR Mechanical/Plumbing Trade Diploma with a minimum of  3- 5 years of Project Management experience in the Mechanical/Plumbing/HVAC Industry OR a minimum of 5 years combined Mechanical/Plumbing/HVAC Field experience and Project Management experience in the Mechanical/Plumbing/HVAC Industry. (Required) 

• Excellent written and verbal communication and team skills. (Required) 

• Professional Certifications (Preferred) 

Computer Skills [review for each job] 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications. 

• Experience with Accubid, Procore, Bluebeam or other construction software. 

• Familiarity with construction/financial software packages. 

 

Required Attributes [review for each job] 

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully. 

• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment to company values. 

• Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. 

• Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills. 

• Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail. 

• Must possess ability to manage and supervise personnel. 

• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers. 

 

Language Skills [review for each job] 

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.  

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear.  The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may expect to work in typical office environment conditions except when visiting field locations. Field environments may vary based on project, manufacturing, or weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. 

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Other Compensation: The position is bonus or eligible

Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

Notice to Prospective Employees

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.

EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.