Full-Time

HVAC/Plumbing Project Manager

Kelso Industries

Kelso Industries

1,001-5,000 employees

Consolidated HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing services

No salary listed

Lancaster, PA, USA

In Person

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
HVAC
Plumbing

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Requirements
  • A minimum of 7 years of mechanical contracting experience.
  • Understanding of project budgets and schedules.
  • OSHA 10 certification, with the ability to obtain OSHA 30.
  • Experience managing crews, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Ability to read blueprints and technical documents.
  • Financial acumen with the ability to forecast, track costs, and manage project budgets.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Previous project management experience within commercial construction, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, or a related industry is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of construction project management, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control.
  • Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, and project documents.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Ability to work effectively with field employees, customers, vendors, subcontractors, and company leadership.
  • Strong computer skills and ability to learn and use project management and construction software.
  • Ability to take ownership of projects and drive them from initiation through successful completion.
Responsibilities
  • Manage multiple commercial HVAC and plumbing projects ranging from approximately $25,000 to $1,000,000.
  • Oversee projects from turnover and initial planning through completion and closeout.
  • Review project scope, contracts, drawings, specifications, schedules, and budgets.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules and coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Monitor project costs, labor, material usage, profitability, and overall financial performance.
  • Identify project risks, delays, and cost concerns and proactively develop solutions.
  • Prepare, track, and manage change orders and additional work.
  • Coordinate purchasing and material requirements to support project schedules.
  • Communicate regularly with customers, general contractors, field leadership, and internal teams.
  • Conduct project meetings and provide updates on schedule, budget, manpower, and project status.
  • Partner with field leadership to ensure crews have the information, materials, and resources needed to perform their work efficiently.
  • Review and approve project-related invoices, purchase orders, and other required documentation.
  • Ensure projects meet company safety, quality, and operational standards.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and complete required project closeout procedures.
  • Build and maintain customer relationships while identifying opportunities for future work.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous project management experience within commercial construction, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, or a related industry.

Kelso Industries is a holding group that brings together market-leading HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing companies serving commercial and residential properties in the western United States. It partners with established brands, providing resources to expand service offerings while preserving each brand’s identity and entrepreneurial spirit. The company acquires and invests in strong HVAC, sheet metal, pipefitting, plumbing, and controls businesses west of the Mississippi to deliver comprehensive services for property owners, builders, and developers. Its model focuses on growing the network through acquisitions, supporting employees’ development, and leveraging a larger organization to ensure customer service excellence. Goal: expand regional service capabilities and reach by integrating high-quality service providers under a common umbrella while maintaining the distinct strengths and cultures of its partner brands.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$50M

Headquarters

Phoenix, Arizona

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Paceline's $50 million June 2024 investment funds more acquisitions.
  • Kelso added YES and ENETK in February 2025, expanding industrial automation exposure.
  • Kelso's 2026 acquisition program still actively recruits partner companies across the U.S.

What critics are saying

  • Roll-up execution risk rises as Kelso integrates electrical, automation, and HVAC brands.
  • PE dependence is total; without Oxbow, Peterson, and Paceline, acquisition growth stalls in 2026.
  • Construction slowdown or customer capex cuts hit western branch revenues quickly.

What makes Kelso Industries unique

  • Kelso's MEP+ model bundles HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and controls.
  • Kelso keeps local brands like Wallace Electric and Advanced Arizona after acquisition.
  • Kelso targets western U.S. technical-service businesses with strong employee culture.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Hybrid Work Options

Training Programs

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

23%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

25%
ForexTV
Feb 3rd, 2025
Kelso Industries Acquires YES and ENETK

Woodbridge International announced the sale of its clients, YES LLC, an electrical contractor, and ENETK LLC, an automation company, to Kelso Industries. Both companies are based in North Dakota and serve industries like oil, natural gas, and refining. Kelso Industries, located in Phoenix, Arizona, specializes in MEP+ solutions. Woodbridge International is known for its innovative global marketing approach in the mergers and acquisitions sector.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 18th, 2024
Anchor Peabody Represents Wallace Electric in its Partnership with Kelso Industries

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., March 18, 2024-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Anchor Peabody is pleased to announce that it has represented Wallace Electric Co. ("Wallace Electric"), a leading commercial electrical contractor, in its new partnership with Kelso Industries, a collection of market-leading companies providing commercial HVAC, mechanical, refrigeration, electrical, industrial and plumbing services.

Business Wire
Nov 28th, 2023
Affiliate of Paceline Equity Partners Provides $50 Million Investment to Kelso Industries

An affiliate of Paceline Equity Partners, LLC (“Paceline”), a Dallas-based private equity manager, today announced that it has provided a $50 million

The Business Journals
Nov 27th, 2023
Phoenix-based Kelso Industries gets $50M investment from Paceline Equity Partners

Phoenix-based Kelso Industries gets $50M investment from Paceline Equity Partners.