Sheet Metal Inc. (SMI) is a full-service mechanical contractor that has served all of Alaska since 1972. From our shop at 6517 Arctic Spur Rd in Anchorage, we provide HVAC, plumbing and heating, building automation controls, certified air and hydronic balancing, custom sheet metal and steel fabrication, remote service and maintenance, and fire damper inspections.
We are seeking an experienced HVAC Project Manager/Estimator to manage commercial mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. The primary focus of this position is project management, coordination, execution, cost control, and successful delivery of assigned projects, with estimating support for new project opportunities, preconstruction planning, and workload as needed. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten years of experience managing and estimating commercial HVAC and mechanical construction projects, with strong knowledge of HVAC system design, installation, and functionality.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Coordination
- Lead HVAC and mechanical construction projects from turnover through completion and closeout, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, design, budget, schedule, and quality standards.
- Serve as the primary point of contact and coordinate with clients, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, and internal project teams.
- Develop and manage project schedules and resources, coordinating labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors to meet project milestones.
- Manage work plans, budgets, cost projections, procurement needs, project documentation, commitments, and deadlines.
- Review contracts, plans, specifications, scopes, and schedules; identify risks, conflicts, and potential issues and implement solutions to minimize delays and cost overruns.
- Lead project meetings and communications and coordinate project startup and turnover from estimating to operations.
Cost Control & Project Documentation
- Manage project costs, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors; maintain cost projections and address budget variances.
- Prepare, review, track, and document change orders, submittals, RFIs, procurement documentation, and related cost impacts.
- Monitor material and equipment procurement and deliveries to support project schedules and ensure documentation accuracy.
- Maintain complete project records and ensure closeout documentation is submitted in accordance with General Contractor and contract requirements.
- Prepare HVAC and mechanical construction estimates for selected bidding opportunities, including takeoffs, labor analysis, equipment and subcontractor pricing, and final estimate preparation.
- Review bid requirements, scopes, plans, specifications, schedules, constructability, project risks, and potential cost impacts.
- Obtain competitive pricing from suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors, and vendors and maintain strong industry relationships.
- Support project turnover by communicating estimating assumptions, scope, pricing, exclusions, and project requirements; provide estimating support based on company workload and project needs.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in commercial HVAC or mechanical construction, with significant experience managing HVAC construction projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects from startup through completion and closeout.
- Experience with HVAC estimating, takeoffs, pricing, and bid preparation.
- Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC and mechanical construction practices, systems, and industry standards.
- Strong understanding of project budgets, cost control, cost projections, scheduling, labor planning, procurement, change management, construction coordination, and construction documentation.
- Ability to read and interpret contracts, construction drawings, specifications, blueprints, and other project documents.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and other Windows-based software.
- Strong project management and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Excellent communication skills, including technical, written, analytical, and interpersonal communication.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, including the ability to identify project risks and develop practical solutions.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, and internal team members.
- Ability to adapt quickly and work efficiently in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Valid Alaska driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Preferred
- Knowledge of FastEST or equivalent estimating software.
What We Offer
- Competitive wages and salaries
- Full medical coverage (medical, dental, and vision) for you and your family
- 401(k)
- Bonus structures
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Company vehicle or vehicle reimbursement
Pay range: $100K to $145K DOE
Location: Anchorage, AK (on-site)
Employment type: Full-time, non-union