Mechanical Project Manager/ Estimator
$75,000 - $145,000
Job Description
Oversees and directs construction management. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected in this area
Duties And Responsibilities
- Prepare and complete estimates for assigned Mechanical projects
- Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Coordinate the identification of items and information needed for bid preparation.
- Forecasts project costs
- Utilize computerized estimation software,
- Follow awarded contracts as assigned potentially estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring material, etc., and overall management direction for field projects.
- Review and analyze task code reports of actual cost vs. estimated cost and assume additional responsibilities per supervisor direction.
- Business communication & relation skills and an interest and ability to estimate all types of projects/contracts.
- Once a contract is signed, ensure each the job is properly set up in the computer systems regarding job costing, estimated costs, schedule of values and AIA invoicing.
- Provide submittals after contract is signed on each project
- Responsible for the overall profitability of projects
- Ensure projects are properly manned and meet schedule requirements
- Responsible for processing all change orders and ensuring billings and collections are accurate and timely
- Provide monthly analysis of all projects regarding profitability and status
- Communicate and work through project issues with our superintendent and Superintendents and Project Managers.
- Ensure each job is properly staffed and move staff from project to project as required
- Ensure each job receives required tooling and equipment in a timely manner
- Visit jobsites as required to ensure project is on track with agreed schedule and attend weekly jobsite meetings.
- Provide all closing documents and warranty items as required
- Provide senior management with monthly project reports on each project.
Experience / Requirements - Educational and experience requirements include: 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering;
- Experience with commercial / industrial and institutional mechanical projects
- Estimating and project management experience - 5 years minimum
- New construction experience
- Conceptual, plan, and spec. estimating experience
- Computer proficiency
- BlueBeam, Microsoft Office, onscreen takeoff, CAD, project management and estimating software skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong planning and analytical skills
- All employees are part of the sales team and must develop and maintain relationships
- Ability to coordinate and supervise a group work effort.
- Excellent knowledge of plumbing construction
- Valid driver’s License
- Clean driving record
Benefits
We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees.
Area Energy & Electric is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
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