Overview
Essential Functions:
· Review construction contract documents and coordinate with sub-contractors and General Contractor/owner to keep to the schedule
· Thorough use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and system possibilities
· Regularly attend the PM/Design department meeting and discuss relevant topics
· Estimate and manage fire sprinkler system installations correctly and economically while keeping schedules and minimizing overages
· Have a good work ethic and a positive attitude
· Offer experience-based ideas and insight to the team while listening to others and learning from their experiences
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Learn to read and understand fire protection and construction drawings
· Learn to read and understand contracts and change orders
· Make sure all permits and submissions are correct and up to date
· Conduct field surveys when required
· Coordinate kickoff meetings with Design for new project turnover
· Establish and maintain communication with customers and other contractors pertaining to work schedules, progress reports, change orders, etc.
· Work closely with field and design staff on project specifications, staff needs and change orders
· Follow the fab schedule to make sure your projects are getting pipe when they need it
· Monitor project purchase orders, change orders, weekly Minutes meetings, and attend bi-monthly meetings
· Track project labor and material costs for correctness and job performance
· Use leadership skills, including ability to communicate, address personnel issues and make fair decisions related to project demands, customer service and employee assignments
· Perform work in an efficient and organized matter and maintain thorough record keeping skills
· Professionally communicate with customers and provide excellent customer service
· Manage multiple projects and make recommendations in response to changing conditions to meet contract schedules
· Manage project budgets; identify budget changes throughout the life of the project. Submit change orders and review billing timely to ensure the projects financial health
· Communicate with the field
· Maintain good records for future use
· Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers
· Coordinate with other departments within office to ensure proper handover of job information
· Ensure accuracy throughout with acute attention to detail
· Submit RFI’s when necessary for project clarity
· Store all digital information in the correct folder on the server to ensure their safety and make them available to everyone
Estimating Duties and Responsibilities:
· Perform hydraulic calculations to ensure pipe sizing
· Layout and price seismic bracing
· Layout and bid underground systems
· Perform hydrant calculations
· Estimate projects for the Sales Department on time and per specs and drawings
· Book new jobs and update the database
Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
