Project Manager - Plumbing

Company: Hooper Deforest
Location: De Forest
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Since 1913, Hooper has grown to become a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor. With headquarters in Wisconsin and regional offices in the states of Colorado, Florida, and Ohio, Hooper provides a wide range of services to support commercial and residential clients. Hooper provides competitive compensation and many supportive benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Matching 401(k) plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 paid holidays, Identity Theft Protection, Life Insurance, as well as Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage. The Plumbing Project Manager is responsible for acquiring new business opportunities. They also plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the preparations and executions of projects while meeting cost, quality, equipment utilization and safety objectives. Principal Accountabilities: Actively pursues and acquires new business through developing and maintaining strong client relationships, presentations to prospective clients, sound understanding of proposed project plans, specifications, and other contractual documents. Prepares project estimates, budgets, schedules, and assists in project contract negotiations. Monitors adherence to all above through attendance at job site meetings, project progress reports, performance evaluations, safety meetings and working closely with field crew supervision. Works closely with architects and engineers to resolve design related construction issues including timely processing and approvals of project shop drawings. Keeps customers fully informed of project progress and any significant issues and their effect on design or costs. Negotiates fee changes. Releases completed project to the full satisfaction of the customer. Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates manpower, equipment, tools, and supply needs within the department to achieve project objectives. Purchases equipment and standardized materials. Monitors and assesses maintenance and safeguarding of equipment, tools, and supplies. Responsible for proper repair of equipment upon completion of job. Manages administrative aspects of contracts (change orders, rental equipment, timesheet coding, billing and expenses, collections, etc.) by working closely with administrative staff and accounting and communicating all financial details to appropriate parties. Maintains sound union relationships with field employees and local business managers. Participate in joint labor management committees and apprenticeship subcommittees. Develop thorough understanding of labor agreements. Completes job closeout process including resolution of "punch list" items, recording of "as-built drawings' to reflect all changes to originals, and distribution of all operating and maintenance manuals to customer. Strengthen customer relationships through hosting and/or participating in company-supported events, including UW athletic activities, Madison performing arts and other customer area community related functions. Attendance at annual divisional and departmental meetings and social functions is required. Performs other duties/special projects as assigned. May serve on corporate and special division committees as required. Requirements: 4-year BS degree in engineering field, construction management, or completion of apprenticeship in a respective discipline preferred. 3 - 5 years of prior experience with related construction industry projects. Analytical and problem solving, strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable leading and guiding teams involved with company projects, or Supervising field crews through foreman. Comfortable tracking and maintaining a wide range of project budgets. Description of Physical Working Environment: Works in a standard office environment. Tasks in the office involve regular sitting or standing with computer use. Repetitive typing is common, and occasional bending, twisting, and light lifting may be required with or without reasonable accommodations. Works on field construction sites in all kinds of weather to survey site conditions and resolve coordination issues with the trades. The ability to climb up and down ladders and steps on site with or without reasonable accommodation is required. Hooper is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, considering candidates regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

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