Project Director

EMCOR Group; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ seeks a seasoned Project Manager/Estimator to lead HVAC retrofit and construction initiatives from bid to close-out.

You will review drawings, coordinate estimates, manage budgets, and guide project teams to deliver on time and within budget. Requires 10+ years in HVAC field/management, 2+ years estimating pipe fitting trades, strong MS Office skills, and ability to read construction drawings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of combined experience in the field and/or management working in the HVAC industry.
• 2+ years in estimation pipe fitting trades work.
• Experience with tooling, machining, fabrication, or construction environments and industries.
• Must be fluent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to read and interpret drawings and/or construction plans are required for success.
• This position requires strong leadership, management, and organizational skills, the ability to perform detailed work on time, follow up through order closure, and manage a team to deliver projects on time and within the budget.

Responsibilities

• Set work priorities by reviewing performance to ensure effectiveness and alignment with department goals.
• Control expenses by developing a department budget, monitoring capital expenditures, and approving purchases.
• Communicate department goals and objectives to field supervisors, Project Managers, and support staff.
• Communicate department expectations to the project management team and evaluate and report on progress.
• Provide sales support as required. Assist with estimating and project development. Review and sign‑off of estimates.
• Assign Project Managers to new projects.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships.
• Lead project review and production meetings.
• Review job costing reports for large and small retrofit projects.
• Work with the Director of Finance and Project Managers to ensure proper project implementation and documentation from beginning through project close‑out and final collections.
• Provide technical advice and assistance where appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate retrofit staff levels by assisting with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring.
• Oversee the overall scheduling effort to maximize the use of retrofit personnel and resources to fulfill customer commitments.
• Respond to customer inquiries, complaints, and special requests.
• Maintain quality standards by visiting job sites and meeting with branch managers, VP Ops, field supervisors, customers, and vendors as needed.
• Understand industry changes and respond to alternative strategies to maintain competitive advantage in our marketplace.
• Assure that tools, equipment, and vehicles are managed to meet the business unit requirements to meet customer expectations.
• Actively gather and disseminate market intelligence for each estimating job by talking directly with the buyer, the end user, vendors and/or other sources of information.
• Interpret customer drawings, specifications, and requirements as the basis of formulating quotation strategies.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial forecasts.
• Provide administrative and technical direction and supervision to Project Manager and General Foreman in completing work assignments.
• Maintains sufficient records, files, controls, and procedures to ensure management and work production.
• Develop training sessions for employees who require them.
• Maintains a strong safety program.

Skills

HVAC experience

Estimating

Leadership

Project management

Reading drawings

Vendor relations

Budgeting

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

We are a full‑service HVAC, building automation, chiller, and retrofit contractor with a reputation for combining high‑quality consulting services with customized energy solutions. Our integrated, single‑source solutions include turnkey in‑house capabilities with design assistance, as well as engineering applications and automated control systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Set work priorities by reviewing performance to ensure effectiveness and alignment with department goals.




• Control expenses by developing a department budget, monitoring capital expenditures, and approving purchases.




• Communicate department goals and objectives to field supervisors, Project Managers, and support staff.




• Communicate department expectations to the project management team and evaluate and report on progress.




• Provide sales support as required. Assist with estimating and project development. Review and sign‑off of estimates.




• Assign Project Managers to new projects.




• Develop and maintain vendor relationships.




• Lead project review and production meetings.




• Review job costing reports for large and small retrofit projects.




• Work with the Director of Finance and Project Managers to ensure proper project implementation and documentation from beginning through project close‑out and final collections.




• Provide technical advice and assistance where appropriate.




• Maintain appropriate retrofit staff levels by assisting with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring.




• Oversee the overall scheduling effort to maximize the use of retrofit personnel and resources to fulfill customer commitments.




• Respond to customer inquiries, complaints, and special requests.




• Maintain quality standards by visiting job sites and meeting with branch managers, VP Ops, field supervisors, customers, and vendors as needed.




• Understand industry changes and respond to alternative strategies to maintain competitive advantage in our marketplace.




• Assure that tools, equipment, and vehicles are managed to meet the business unit requirements to meet customer expectations.




• Actively gather and disseminate market intelligence for each estimating job by talking directly with the buyer, the end user, vendors and/or other sources of information.




• Interpret customer drawings, specifications, and requirements as the basis of formulating quotation strategies.




• Assist with preparation of monthly financial forecasts.




• Provide administrative and technical direction and supervision to Project Manager and General Foreman in completing work assignments.




• Maintains sufficient records, files, controls, and procedures to ensure management and work production.




• Develop training sessions for employees who require them.




• Maintains a strong safety program.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of combined experience in the field and/or management working in the HVAC industry.




• 2+ years in estimation pipe fitting trades work.




• Experience with tooling, machining, fabrication, or construction environments and industries.




• Must be fluent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).




• Strong technical writing skills and ability to read and interpret drawings and/or construction plans are required for success.




• This position requires strong leadership, management, and organizational skills, the ability to perform detailed work on time, follow up through order closure, and manage a team to deliver projects on time and within the budget.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Job Locations US-AZ-Phoenix

Company Mesa Energy Systems, Inc.

Category Operations Services

Position Type Full-Time

Location Type Hybrid