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Kroeschell Engineering

Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical

Kroeschell Engineering, Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States, 60005

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General Skills/Requirements

Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills

Attention to details with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Solid time management skills

Professional appearance

Ability to interact professionally with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers

Physically able to navigate/attend bid-walks and site visits at active construction sites

Potential Job Responsibilities

Engineering, Sales, and Estimating

Review of local and national building codes applicable to project requirements

Perform heating/cooling load calculations when required for HVAC design

Perform ventilation analysis of building spaces when required for HVAC design

Read and understand mechanical construction design drawings

Review project specifications to ensure bid compliance

Creation of AutoCAD drawings for layout and shop drawings

Assist project management team with maintaining existing customer base

Conceptual estimating/budgeting

Perform accurate quantity take-offs and utilize unit pricing method to generate project estimates

Solicit quotations from subcontractors and suppliers

Prepare and submit proposals to customers

Project Management

Review contracts to ensure compliance

Assist in directing and monitoring of sold projects

Manage project material buyouts/purchasing

Meet with contractors and vendors to ensure quality product and timely deliveries

Manage construction budget by monitoring project expenditures, identifying and evaluating variances in expenditures vs. estimate

Create/process submittals, RFIs, change orders, billings, closeout documents and other project related documents/processes

Work with other project management team members to facilitate and oversee field crew installations and subcontractors on multiple projects - regular interaction with union tradesmen

Support field staff members with project needs

Visit projects to review work and ensure safe/on-time field installations

Experience/Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or higher degree in engineering related program or equivalent trade/related experience preferred

2-5 years experience in the mechanical piping and HVAC construction industry

Proficient in Microsoft suite of general office programs

AutoCAD experience and ability to generate HVAC plan view drawings

Experience in generating accurate mechanical HVAC piping/ductwork material and labor takeoffs for estimating purposes

Experience with FastPIPE/FastDUCT estimating system a plus, but not required

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