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HVAC Estimator/Project Manager (Entry Level)
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What they do
A Construction Project Manager supervises construction projects from beginning to end, ensuring that projects are completed within time and budgetary constraints. Controls the time, cost and quality of construction projects, from residential, commercial and industrial buildings to roads, bridges and schools. Plans and coordinate all aspects of the construction process, including hiring contractors and working with engineers, architects and vendors.
$112,131 / year median in Pennsylvania
+10% projected growth
Job Description
- Assist Senior PM / Estimator with preparing estimates for pipefitting projects utilizing company Bid Sheets
- Review plans, specifications, and bid documents
- Assist with quantity takeoffs and labor calculations
- Help gather vendor and subcontractor pricing
- Support scope review and identification of missing information
- Learn company estimating systems and pricing structure Project Coordination & Execution Support
- Assist with project setup and coordination activities
- Support scheduling alignment between office, field, and shop
- Help track project progress, manpower, and production updates
- Participate in project meetings and coordination discussions
- Support issue tracking and resolution during project execution Job Costing & Financial Awareness
- Learn and review project budgets and job cost reporting
- Track labor performance and production updates through BusyBusy
- Assist with identifying variances between estimated and actual performance
- Support Senior PM / Estimator with financial visibility and reporting
- Develop understanding of labor efficiency, margin, and profitability drivers Change Order & Scope Support
- Assist with tracking potential change order opportunities
- Help gather field information and documentation related to changes
- Support pricing and submission of change orders
- Learn contract scope management and documentation procedures Communication & Client Support
- Maintain professional communication with field teams, vendors, and clients
- Provide updates regarding project status and material coordination
- Support alignment between Field Operations, Shop, and Project Management
- Escalate issues, delays, or concerns to Senior PM / Estimator Material Flow Coordination
- Assist with tracking material procurement and delivery schedules
- Coordinate with vendors and shop personnel regarding material readiness
- Help ensure materials are available to support field production
- Track shortages, delays, or procurement issues Learning & Professional Development
- Participate in ongoing training and development activities
- Develop understanding of project financial management and estimating
- Learn company operational systems, workflows, and communication structure
- Progress toward independent project management and estimating responsibilities Performance Expectations & Success Measures
- Demonstrates growth in estimating and project management knowledge
- Supports projects with strong organization and communication
- Maintains accurate and timely project information
- Develops understanding of job costing and financial performance
- Shows initiative, accountability, and willingness to learn
- Builds strong relationships with field teams and internal staff
- Progresses toward independent management responsibilities within 12-18 months
- Supports operational consistency and project coordination across the Pipe Fitter division Position Impact The Junior PM / Estimator plays a critical role in strengthening the future leadership pipeline of Master Mechanical Corporation.
Pay:
$30.00- $33.