Industrial Mechanical Estimator & Project Manager

Gsm-Industrial; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company cell phone

401k company match

Competitive benefits

Job summary

GSM Industrial in Lancaster, PA, seeks an Industrial Mechanical Estimator & Project Manager to drive estimating, procurement, and project execution for industrial fabrication and installation projects. You will coordinate between field, shop, and office, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and ensure safety and quality throughout each project lifecycle.

Success is measured by sales growth, new accounts, customer retention, and clear internal/external communication, including ERP utilization and

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in industrial estimating or related field.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance, rigging, piping, 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication; interpersonal skills.
• Confidence, urgency, and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Develops long-lasting relationships with new and existing accounts.
• Calculates estimated costs of material, labor, equipment and services.
• Leads kickoff meetings and defines project scope, schedule and budget.
• Owns scope of work and communicates updates to the project team.
• Procures field materials and non-fabricated parts.
• Coordinates field/shop/shipping activities with office tasks.
• Collaborates with project superintendent to align construction with design, budget, and schedule.
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises onsite functions (scheduling, engineering, materials).
• Ensures timely payment applications and follow-ups on payments.
• Reviews and updates project documents (drawings, addenda, RFIs).
• Monitors safety per OSHA/MSHA and enforces safe practices.
• Oversees quality assurance throughout the project.
• Performs additional duties contributing to project success.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Reading drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Budgeting / financial awareness

Safety awareness

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Industrial Mechanical Estimator & Project Manager

GSM Industrial Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

About this position

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.

Why gsm?

• We create opportunities for Exceptional People to Deliver Exceptional Results
• We make and install custom metal equipment for American Manufactures
• We do it better than the competition and we impress our customers regularly.
• Our Core Values:
• 10-10-2 Safety focus
• Do What’s Right
• Extreme Ownership
• People First

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.

Diversified Industry: Dive into a world of excitement and constant evolution –Fabrication and Industrial Installation! At GSM, every day is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, fun, and ever-changing business where innovation meets tradition.