Assistant Project Manager/Estimator

FLSA Status:Exempt

Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000 (annually)

The Opportunity

You will learn all aspects of MPSW products and systems to estimate and manage projects. As the Assistant Project Manager/Estimator, this individual will be responsible for coordinating submittals, equipment selection, ordering equipment, pricing and ship dates for each project. Must be detail and customer service oriented and have excellent organizational skills.Position requires a high level of oral and written correspondence with the Sales Team, Customers and Manufacturers to ensure timely completion of assigned projects while maintaining customer satisfaction. Must be able to work well with others in a fast-paced & high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Create andmaintainjob files for eachprojectthroughoutitsduration
• Optimizetheprojectthrough the stages of product selection, specifications, plans, estimates, proposals, valueengineeringandredesigns
• Managemultiple projects on an ongoingbasis
• Communicatewith owners, architects, MEP Consultants and General, Mechanical and Electrical Contractors
• Organizeproject related data for orderentry
• Respond to and trackIOM & Submittalrequests
• Read,understandand interpret building plans &specifications
• Develop andgrowrelationships with customers, contractors, projectengineersandmanufacturers
• Determineproject requirements, constraints, andsales teamresponsibilities to meetall ofthe customer's system design,installationand maintenanceexpectations
• Investigateconcerns, implementcorrectiveactionand communicatewith customers and co-workers as necessaryto maximize customersatisfaction

The Required Profile

• One (1) to two (2)yearsofexperience in the HVAC, estimating, engineering, construction management or contracting environment; or equivalent combination of education andexperience
• Working knowledge of MEP consulting, architecture, design, CAD, general contracting, mechanical contracting,engineeringor construction industry a plus
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage high volumeprojectsStrong PC skills in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Other Skills/Abilities

Strategic Skills

Ability to learn new skills and knowledge. Ability to understand concepts and complexity comfortably.Open to change and willtry anythingto find solutions.Able to handle uncertainty and make decisions without knowing the whole story.

Operating Skills

Ability to discern between tasks todeterminehow best toaccomplishgoals and organize task/people assignments to get results ina timelyway. Ability to figure out processes and simplify themin order tomaximizeworkflow.

Behavior Skills

Ability to manage people and situations when conflicts arise.Ability to seize opportunities with the drive to complete goals.

Personal and Interpersonal Skills

Ability toestablishand grow relationships with customers through effective verbal and written communication.Dedicated to the needs of the customers, manufacturers and peers and has the patience to actively listen to all business partners. Able to solve problems and skillfully negotiate with a minimum of noise while managing stress.Demonstrates integrity and trust throughappropriate directnessand truthfulness.Ability to understand personal strengths and weaknesses, seekfeedbackand improve upon shortcomings.

Environmental Requirements

Will berequiredto work in an office environment andfrequentlyin the field.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required touse hands tooperatecomputerkeyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms. The employeefrequentlyis required tostand, walk, and sit. The employeeis occasionally required toclimb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: Thisjob description is not intended to be all-inclusive.Employeemay perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

MPSWis an Equal Opportunity Employer