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Mechanical Contracting Project Manager & Estimator

Wilmington, NC

Are you a Mechanical Contracting PM & Estimator looking for a new opportunity?  As a leading Trane® independent office, Brady brings efficient, reliable, and secure building solutions throughout central and eastern North Carolina. We take pride in all we do and in our Associates which is why we offer competitive pay and compensation, benefits, growth opportunities, and more!

  The Mechanical Contracting Project Manager & Estimator coordinates proposals and bids and oversees the execution of retrofit projects in his/her portfolio. Retrofit projects range from $500 to $1.5 million and can include simple VAV box additions to 1000 ton water-cooled chillers and tower replacements. This position will also provide construction management services for Brady’s longer projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

  • Partner with the sales team and engineering to evaluate retrofit and replacement projects and develop turnkey solutions
  • Turn concepts, rough or detailed drawings into detailed estimates
  • Prepare professional proposals and aid in the sale as needed
  • Manage the operation and installation practices associated with steam, water, and air systems
  • Understand basic control sequences and system operation
  • Execute all pre-planning details including, but not limited to, preparation of bill of materials and pre-ordering of materials and equipment needed to complete the project
  • Continuously communicate with the construction supervisor and job foreman to coordinate manpower, material and subcontractor needs
  • Support Field foreman by ensuring he/she is properly prepared to complete project successfully
  • Overall responsibility for project fulfillment and safety oversight
  • Develop and manage a budget based on the estimate and site conditions

 

 

TEAMWORK:

  • Demonstrate and promote a spirit of cooperation and teamwork throughout the Company
  • Continually look for ways to improve our processes and ability to serve our customers effectively
  • Improve personal performance on a continual basis

 

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

  • Provide responsive, professional and diplomatic customer service
  • Answer customer calls and correspondence quickly and pleasantly
  • Communicate with customers in a friendly, professional, and patient manner
  • Perform all duties with the goal of building and maintaining long-term customer relationships
  • Immediately address any customer’s concern and requests the involvement of other Company personnel as required

 

SAFETY:

  • Follow all company safety programs and report any non-compliance to your Team Leader
  • Notify Manager or Safety Manager of any unsafe conditions

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  The project manager has full personnel supervisory responsibility for projects within his/her portfolio, including, Brady associates, subcontractors, vendors, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  Associate’s Degree in Construction or Project Management preferred; minimum 5 years of experience managing construction projects; 2 years of experience of working in the HVAC industry or mechanical piping industry required. 

COMPUTER SKILLS:  Basic AutoCAD knowledge; Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Project and Dynamics; Working knowledge in estimating software

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  Valid driver's license, Mechanical H1, H2, and H3 licenses preferred; Construction or project management certification preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets service bulletins, technical procedure manuals, and equipment specifications.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, customers, and other service personnel.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires frequent visits to job sites, which could require working outdoors, in mechanical/equipment rooms and possibly in extreme weather conditions.  In addition, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. I agree to perform the above referenced duties while upholding our “Brady Values”.

 

EEO STATEMENT:

Brady strives to provide an environment free of discrimination as part of our mission to care for each other, our customers, and our community. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:                                                                                                        

  • Ability to pass drug screening
  • Ability to prove US employment eligibility

I agree to perform the above referenced duties while upholding our company values.

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