Introduction

Overview

This job requires assisting in managing the pre-construction, execution, and closeout of new construction mechanical contracting projects in accordance with the company objectives and goals.

Duties include but are not limited to pricing change orders, project scheduling, short-term scheduling, booking change orders in internal cost analysis system, procurement of equipment, RFIs, submittals, managing field labor, field coordination, material take-off, and interacting with Owners and General Contractors to procure more work. You will participate in, and understand, McKenney’s preconstruction processes, design and virtual construction, fabrication workflows, field installation of mechanical systems, and start up and commissioning of those systems. 

Coordinating McKenney’s work with customers and other trades thru the BIM process, estimating projects, interacting with our suppliers, vendors and subcontractors, and working in the field as part of an installation crew. Develop good relationships through regular interactions with project managers, field and shop foremen, VC team members, field operations, engineers, suppliers, and other trade subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Project setup including acquisition of contract, permitting and jobsite setup.
• Procurement of equipment, materials, and subs.
• Scheduling of company activities and coordination of schedule with GC and other trades.
• Manpower planning and monitoring of completion activities.
• Change order pricing and negotiation.
• Submittals, transmittals and RFIs.
• Oversee and review shop drawings.
• Billings and collections.
• Oversight of safety program.
• Maintain current cost reporting and project information logs.
• Ensure proper startup and commissioning.
• Owner training and warranty.
• Punch list and project closeout.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology or building construction OR 3 years of Mechanical experience/vocational training.
• Must have basic PC experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, Web-enabled applications, and database software.
• 1-2 years of experience in engineering, project management, building construction, or similar career field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the construction industry.
• Co-op or intern experience in this field.
• Two years of experience managing mechanical work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong leadership skills, self-motivated, team-oriented and able to respond quickly to changing customer demands.
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals.
• Must be a self-starter with ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain a strong attention to detail and ability to successfully prioritize company drafting needs to maximize company profitability.
• Team-oriented and able to respond quickly to changing customer demands.
• Ability to effectively communicate across a diverse group of people (PMs, drafting, field staff, fabrication shops, etc.).
• Solid reasoning, math, science, and technical skills.
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals.
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance.
• Must possess and maintain an exceptional work ethic and high level of project ownership as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others.
• Must be persistent and able to attain results under adverse circumstances and conflict.

Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.

McKenney’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney’s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.