ESTIMATOR / PROJECT MANAGER/ PROJECT ENGINEER

Note: The company does not have distinct estimators and project managers. The estimator for a project is assigned as the project manager or coordinator for those projects he/she successfully bids on and we are awarded the contract. Therefore the title for this position is Estimator/Project Manager/Coordinator.

Estimating Duties:

• Know and understand Trade Standards and practices.

• Must be able to read and understand specifications, architectural and mechanical plans.

• Prepare accurate quantity take-offs from plans.

• Know building codes and standards

• Understand bid process including labor costs and material costing.

• Understand and develop/review labor units used for estimating.

• Work with and communicate with customers for questions and requests for clarifications.

• Meet with customer in the negotiation process.

• Be able to determine and recommend short and long term solutions for customer’s equipment.

• Prepare final bid quotation format for presentation to customer.

• Must be able to work on multiple estimates and to meet the bid deadlines.

Project Management / Coordination Duties:

• Attend meetings and communicate with customers for all service related matters, schedules, work related problems, etc.

• Communicate with various internal departments involved on project. Route all project correspondences and information to internal personnel involved.

• Vigorously defend all company interests on the project.

• Review equipment and material submittals for correctness to plans and specifications.

• Identify, analyze and resolve problems, and request for clarification if there are any issues with our customers.

• Document, organize and track all correspondence, cost and scheduling.

• Work with vendors and subcontractors to obtain best value purchases for project.

• Purchase all major equipment and specialties for project.

• Schedule equipment and material deliveries for project.

• Prepare all subcontract agreements for sub tier subcontractors if necessary.

• Prepare change order estimates and track change orders after submission.

• Review job costing reports

• Identify problems on projects before cost over-runs if possible.

• Communicate problems on job to management.

• Be an effective problem solver.

• Provide Reports to management regarding project status.

• Responsible for preparation and submittal of closing documents.

• Assist accounting department in collection problems.

• Review and prepare O&M manuals.

• Prepare and submit job closing documents

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering desirable but not necessary – minimum 5 years of experience in HVAC trade desirable if no degree

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.