Company: Keough Mechanical Corp.

Position Title: Plumbing Estimator/Project Manager

Location: Merrillville, Indiana

Company Information: Keough Mechanical Corp. is family owned and operated since 1946. We proudly serve Indiana and Illinois by offering full-service mechanical contracting, extending beyond "traditional" plumbing projects. Our team of experienced professionals handles projects of all scopes and sizes, with particular emphasis and specialization in the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors of the marketplace. We are licensed in Indiana (CO88801961), Illinois (055-009393), and Chicago (SBC119157).

Primary Responsibilities: Keough Mechanical is seeking a Plumbing Estimator/Project Manager to join our team based in Merrillville, Indiana. Previous experience is preferred, but not required. We are looking for a team player who takes ownership in his/her work, thinks critically to create solutions, and communicates effectively. Job requirements include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:

  • Prepare proposals, bid forms, and plans to show the impact of the plumbing system and address concerns and issues

  • Prepare financial analyses and identify value engineering options for upcoming projects

  • Review and interpret project bid documents, ensuring all items are accounted for in bid summary

  • Attend pre-bid project site reviews as scheduled/requested

  • Communicate effectively to ensure alignment between general contractors, architects, engineers, management, and administrative team

  • Manage time efficiently to meet scheduled deadlines amongst multiple, on-going priorities

  • Solicit bidding opportunities to general contractors in the local area via telephone

  • Assist field superintendents with plumbing/piping estimates, design, drawings, and documentation

  • Obtain, generate, compile, and distribute required documentation to general contractors, construction managers and ownership team as required by agreement

  • Create, record, track, and support Change Order Requests

 Skill Set Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management Technology, Engineering, or related field

  • Minimum five (5) years of verifiable related work experience, additional relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the desired degree

  • Experience/knowledge of on-screen take-off software, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe

  • Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills

  • Strong listening skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to multi-task and problem solve in a fast-paced environment

  • Desire to dig in and do what’s needed to get the job done right

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary

  • Health insurance

  • 401k with employer contributions

  • Paid holidays

  • Paid time off

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