Assistant Project Manager/Junior Estimator

Description

The Assistant Project Manager/Junior Estimator is a dual position supporting the successful execution of commercial and industrial HVAC projects from estimation through completion, helping ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of HVAC systems, estimating practices, and construction project management.

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and assist both the Special Projects division sales engineers in generating proposals for HVAC system and also the project managers in managing small projects. This includes preparing competitive take-offs and estimates on projects in an agreed upon timeframe. Role also includes field time to perform preliminary inspections and take measurements or verify project status at job sites when required. Having a basic understanding of commercial/industrial HVAC system design including equipment application is a must.

Job duties include:

* Preparing price forms and bids in accordance with Company estimating and pricing (profit goals) policies.

* Reviewing all projects over $50,000 with Sales Manager/Senior Sales Engineer.

* Reviewing job cost summaries to check estimating standards and techniques. Reporting discrepancies to Sales Manager/Senior Sales Engineer.

* Attending Job Summary Review meetings when so directed by the Manager of Engineering/Design.

* Submitting formal PM documentation i.e. (Submittals, RFI's, CO's, Memorandums, meeting minutes, SOVs or AIA's, etc...)

* Assisting Senior PM with closeout documentation completion and as-built drawings

* Attending jobsite meetings with Senior PM/Senior Foreman.

* Preparing take-offs and estimates assigned by Sales Manager/Senior Sales Engineer for contracts sought by the Company. Able to effectively implement and utilize estimating methods and/or software.

* Making preliminary inspections and taking measurements at job sites when required and reporting back to project manager and/or field operations manager.

* Assisting Senior PM with all aspects of a turn-key mechanical project management.

* Maintaining rapport and positive working relationships with all inter-company personnel to resolve problems, exploit opportunities and maximize profit.

* Coordinating with team members to assure proper flow or data within group

* Assisting Project Managers in coordinating project schedules, resources, equipment, and information.

* All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

* Four-year college degree or equivalent experience.

* Must have competent understanding of all commercial HVAC Systems and Components

* Must have excellent time management practices, punctuality is essential.

Preferred Education & Experience

* Engineering degree preferred.

* Experience in system redesign and value engineering is a plus.

* Knowledge and experience in the use of Quick Pen or other computerized estimating methods.

Physical Requirements:

* Bending, Climbing, Pulling, Pushing, Balancing, Kneeling, Twisting, Standing.

* Setting up and carrying at least an eight-foot ladders.

* Climbing stairs and 24 ft. extension ladders.

* Ability to use basic hand tools and record motor filter sizes.