Industrial Mechanical Estimator & Project Manager

GSM Industrial, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

401k company match

Company cell phone

Job summary

GSM Industrial, Inc. in Lancaster, PA is seeking a strategic project manager responsible for estimating and acquiring orders. This role includes overseeing mechanical contracting, and industrial steel fabrication, and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years of experience in industrial maintenance and project management, with excellent decision-making and communication skills. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, including a company vehicle and 401k match.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in this or a related field or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance, rigging, piping, safe access, and structural steel.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and material specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-lasting business relationships with new and existing accounts.
• Calculate estimated costs of materials, labor, and equipment required.
• Coordinate field/shop/shipping activities for efficient project execution.

Skills

Project management

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

What We Do

GSM Industrial is a Fabrication job shop and Industrial Mechanical Contractor

This Role

Primarily responsible for estimating and acquiring orders from customers and prospects to fill available and future capacity of GSM Industrial operations. Includes overseeing the mechanical contracting, industrial steel fabrication and installation needs of a base of accounts. Also responsible for establishing new accounts with assistance from Business Development. This position's primary focus will be related to industrial installation projects at customer locations.

What you Will Do

• Client Relationship Management: Develops long lasting, successful business relationships with new and existing accounts
• Project Understanding: Calculates the estimated costs of material, labor, equipment and contract services required to meet the needs of the customer.
• Strategic Project Management: Responsible for completing and/or delegating the documentation requirements of the kickoff meeting, as well as setting up and leading kick-off meetings to understand project specifications and timeframe, materials, scope of work and scheduling.
• Ownership: Takes ownership of the scope of work and communicates information as it becomes available with project team members.
• Procurement: Orders project related field materials and any non-fabricated parts.
• Coordination: Coordinate field / shop / shipping activities seamlessly with office and administrative duties for efficient project execution.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the project superintendent, providing leadership to ensure construction aligns with design, budget, and schedule.
• Onsite Supervision: Plan, coordinate, and supervise onsite functions, including scheduling, engineering, material control.
• Financial Management: Assure timely completion and submission of payment applications, ensuring prompt payment and follow-up on the payment process.
• Document Control: Review and oversee the distribution of all project documents, including field/shop drawings, addendums, and RFIs, ensuring accurate and timely updates to contractors.
• Safety Compliance: Demonstrate understanding of OSHA/MSHA regulations, and monitor, and enforce safety practices to maintain a secure workplace.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality process throughout the project, ensuring adherence to standards and successful project conclusion.
• And More: Engage in various responsibilities that contribute to the overall success and excellence of the projects undertaken.

Success will be measured by

• Meets or exceeds annual sales and profit margins
• Establishing and/or taking on new customers
• Maintaining existing customers
• Excellence in communication internally and externally. Face to face, Verbal, Written, ERP etc.

Requirements

What You Bring (Experience & Qualifications)

• Minimum five years in this or a related field OR equivalent combination of training and experience
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance, rigging, piping, safe access, structural steel, machine install and ducting.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and material specifications.
• Project management, and computer skills
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate mathematical skills
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify opportunities and provide solutions with effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Confidence, sense of urgency, and a strong work ethic.

Comprehensive Package

Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that goes beyond the basics, company vehicle provided, company cell phone, as well as a 401k company match benefit. We invest in your well‑being and growth, ensuring you are equipped for success on every front.