Project Engineer / Early Career Project Manager - Mechanical Insulation (Aurora, IL; Chicago, IL)

Luse; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle mileage or allowance

Medical insurance

Optical and dental insurance

401(k) participation

Profit sharing

Life Insurance

Generous Vacation, Holidays and Sick/P

Company benefits

Job summary

Luse Contracting Group in Aurora, IL is seeking a Project Engineer / Early Career Project Manager in Mechanical Insulation. You will estimate, secure and execute projects across the greater Chicagoland area, building trusted client relationships.

This salaried role offers a bonus plan and a benefits package including 401(k), medical and dental, vacation and holidays. You will lead cradle-to-grave project management and develop scope, schedule and resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associates Degree(or 2+ years' related work experience).
• Field experience and/or familiarity with mechanical drawings would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage project development from inception to closeout.
• Define scope, timeline and goals for each project and estimate resources.
• Coach, mentor and supervise project team members and contractors.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and training sessions.
• Collaborate across service lines and geographies to grow the business.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Management & leadership

Excel & estimating software

Field take-offs

Education

Associates Degree or 2+ years of related work experience

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Project Engineer / Early Career Project Manager - Mechanical Insulation (Aurora, IL; Chicago, IL)

Project Manager / Estimator - Experienced Hire - Mechanical Insulation

Come be a part of our tomorrow! The future at Luse is bright, and we are actively growing our cohort of innovative, ambitious, team members. Let’s build our future together.

Luse Contracting Group ( www.luse.com ) is a multifaceted construction services provider based in Aurora, IL. Founded by D. Claude Luse in 1923, we are a fifth-generation family business devoted to a values-driven culture. Luse’s key to success has been maintaining a culture where employees feel valued as a part of our work family.

Our long‑term vision is work together to grow our business so that we can give back to the communities in which we live and work.

Over 100 years old, Luse is the oldest mechanical insulation contractor in the Midwest. We have a reputation for executing every project with excellence and integrity. With a philosophy of continuous improvement, we are constantly seeking ways to improve the way we operate our business and serve our customers.

Luse provides mechanical insulation services across all industries and segments of the marketplace, and we pride ourselves on our “A to Z” ability to perform.

Where you come in: Adding talent to our team is a key component of our ambitious growth plan. You will be responsible for estimating, securing and executing mechanical insulation projects across the greater Chicagoland area while fostering deep, trusted relationships with clients. You will be a critical member of our team and an extension of our brand to our clients and to the industry. Once established, you will be responsible for $2 to $4 million in annual sales and you will pride yourself in being the “easy button” for our clients.

More specifically, you will have the opportunity to:

• Direct and manage project development from inception to closeout (“cradle to grave”).
• Define scope, timeline and goals for each project assigned and estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, influencing them to take positive action and accountability for their work.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and training sessions.
• Collaborate across other Luse service lines and geographies to help grow our overall business.

Experience & education desired for this role include:

• Minimum of Associates Degree(or 2+ years' related work experience).
• Field experience and/or familiarity with mechanical drawings would be a plus

Skills required to excel in this position include:

• Ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal relationships.
• Managerial, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and computerized estimating software.
• Field take off skills.

Success in this role will be defined not only by your technical and soft skills but also by your commitment to and enthusiasm for your own personal growth as well as growth of our business. For all roles at Luse Holdings, we look to hire self‑aware individuals with respect for our core values: Family, Trust, Humility & Generosity.

This position is salaried ($45,000 - $70,000) with an established bonus plan. Other benefits include vehicle mileage or allowance, medical, optical and dental insurance, 401‑k participation, profit sharing, Life Insurance, generous Vacation, Holidays and Sick Pay.

EOE

This is a estimator/pm position