Jobs in Putnam Flexible

The Company

We are working with leadership at a well-established mechanical contractor to add a Project Manager to their project management team in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company has been in business for over 70 years. It operates across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, delivering design-build, fabrication, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and service solutions to mission-critical industries, including healthcare, higher education, pharmaceutical, data centers, and commercial construction.

With hundreds of employees across five locations and strong multi-state operations, the company offers the stability of a large, well-capitalized platform while maintaining a relationship-driven culture. Recognized by ABC's Top Performers lists, including Top Trade Contractor and Top 250 Performer distinctions, this firm is known for its nationally recognized safety program, state-certified apprenticeship program, and strong leadership succession planning.

Meat and Potatoes

We are hiring a Project Manager to lead commercial plumbing and mechanical construction projects from kickoff through closeout. This role is responsible for project profitability, job cost analysis, billing, change orders, manpower coordination, subcontractor and purchasing activities, and communication across field and office teams.

This position plays a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with operational, financial, and customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Own the profitability of assigned projects
• Ensure timelines and project requirements are met
• Manage billing, change orders, collections, and documentation
• Keep leadership informed of project status and issues
• Review job cost, manpower, and change order reports with monthly analysis
• Conduct regular job cost reviews to track profitability and risks
• Coordinate and troubleshoot with superintendents, construction managers, and contractors
• Communicate effectively with internal teams across all levels
• Coordinate manpower and equipment for each project
• Oversee buyouts, change orders, and project closeouts
• Attend and lead job site visits and project meetings
• Ensure accurate job setup, contract review, cost estimates, and schedule of values
• Prepare project reports and participate in management meetings
• Track submittals and generate purchase orders
• Negotiate subcontracts and vendor purchases

Qualifications

• Years of commercial construction, plumbing, HVAC, and/or mechanical project management experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Strong knowledge of plumbing and piping installation
• Solid math skills
• Proficient with basic computer systems
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• General accounting knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Journeyman Plumber, HVAC, Pipefitter, or similar license or equivalent experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• OSHA 10 certification required

What's In It For You

• Full-time direct hire permanent position
• Competitive base salary
• Performance bonus
• 100 percent covered medical premiums for employees only, saving employees $5,000 plus per year in out-of-pocket costs
• Medical
• Dental
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Benefits begin on the first of the month after 30 days
• 401k match of 50 percent up to 6 percent of salary, starting immediately
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Long-term stability and growth within a national mechanical contracting platform
• Advancement opportunities with a strong promote-from-within culture
• National mobility within the company network while retaining seniority
• Paid training and continuing education opportunities