Sheetmetal Mechanic jobs in Erie, PA

Job Summary:

Preparation of detailed bids, estimates, and budgets on heavy and light industrial, commercial, retail, educational and multi-unit housing construction projects.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Review construction documents and understand scope of work to bid.

· Submit RFI’s for clarification during the bid process.

· Estimate sheet metal shop fabrication, sheet metal field installation, HVAC service and equipment installation.

· Perform a material and labor estimate identifying potential risks and opportunities.

· Coordinate and prepare the estimate ensuring company goals and Lean Construction Principles are considered.

· Establish project specific strategies and goals to maximize competitiveness.

· Minimize liability and LD’s by including reductions/exclusions in the estimate.

· Evaluate value engineering opportunities.

· Prepare change order pricing and cost codes for project tracking.

· Collaborate and lead a turnover meeting with Operations team.

· Prepare cost summary capturing material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs incurred in the installation of items so that project costs can be actualized for continual improvement.

· Visit construction sites and observe methods of construction to gain additional insight that will assist in accurately estimating jobs.

· Inform immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items or computer database.

· Develop and maintain resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, etc.

· Review all estimates with Group Leader or Project Manager to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation.

· Utilize standard formats for completing the estimates.

· Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to backup estimate figures.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Experience with Auto bid Sheetmetal or other computerized estimating software.

· Advanced technical writing ability, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

· Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.

· Responds promptly to customer needs and maintains confidentiality.

· Ability to work independently and prioritize work tasks.

· Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.

· Maintains a high level of professionalism, patience, and efficiency to minimize internal customer dissatisfaction and increase efficiency.

· Negotiation skills and training.

· Ability to communicate with all levels of the company.

Education and Experience:

· Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or a Technical Degree with 3 years of experience in mechanical construction.

· Experience as construction estimator.

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Sheetmetal trade.

FLSA Classification:

Physical Requirements

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer in a standard office environment

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

· Standard work hours: 7:00-3:30pm, Monday-Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,000.00 - $84,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 6% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights

Ability to Relocate:

• Erie, PA 16510: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person