Air Equipment Company

Project Manager Estimator

LocationLexington, KY
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

For more than 75 years, Air Equipment Company has been solving the toughest HVAC challenges with smart, reliable solutions. We partner with over 45 leading manufacturers to bring cutting-edge air systems to life—and we do it with a team that values agility, collaboration, and fresh thinking. From engineers to sales and support, every voice on our team plays a part in pushing the industry forward.

If you’re looking for your next move, we’re glad you found us. At AEC, you’ll join a company where local roots meet the strength of a national network—giving you the tools to grow, the space to innovate, and the chance to make a real impact from day one. We review every application carefully and appreciate your interest in growing your career with our team.


The Opportunity

As the Project Manager/Estimator, this individual will be responsible for coordinating submittals, equipment selection, pricing and ship dates for each project. Must be detail and customer service oriented and have excellent organizational skills. Position requires a high level of oral and written correspondence with the Sales Team, Customers and Manufacturers to ensure timely completion of assigned projects while maintaining customer satisfaction. Must be able to work well with others in a fast-paced & high-volume environment.


Responsibilities

Create and maintain job files for each project throughout its duration
Optimize the project through the stages of product selection, specifications, plans, estimates, proposals, value engineering and redesigns
Manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis
Communicate with owners, architects, MEP Consultants and General, Mechanical and Electrical Contractors
Organize project related data for order entry
Respond to and track IOM & Submittal requests
Read, understand and interpret building plans & specifications
Develop and grow relationships with customers, contractors, project engineers and manufacturers
Determine project requirements, constraints, and sales team responsibilities to meet all of the customer’s system design, installation and maintenance expectations
Investigate concerns, implement corrective action and communicate with customers and co-workers as necessary to maximize customer satisfaction


The Required Profile

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and typically 3-5 years of experience as a Project Manager in the HVAC, estimating, engineering, construction management or contracting environment; or 7-10 years equivalent combination of education and experience
Working knowledge of MEP consulting, architecture, design, CAD, general contracting, mechanical contracting, engineering or construction industry a plus
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage high volume projects
Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook


Other Skills/Abilities


Strategic Skills

Ability to learn new skills and knowledge. Ability to understand concepts and complexity comfortably. Open to change and will try anything to find solutions. Able to handle uncertainty and make decisions without knowing the whole story


Operating Skills

Ability to discern between tasks to determine how best to accomplish goals and organize task/people assignments to get results in a timely way. Ability to figure out processes and simplify them in order to maximize work flow.


Behavior Skills

Ability to manage people and situations when conflicts arise. Ability to seize opportunities with the drive to complete goals.


Personal and Interpersonal Skills

Ability to establish and grow relationships with customers through effective verbal and written communication. Dedicated to the needs of the customers, manufacturers and peers and has the patience to actively listen to all business partners. Able to solve problems and skillfully negotiate with a minimum of noise while managing stress. Demonstrates integrity and trust through appropriate directness and truthfulness. Ability to understand personal strengths and weaknesses, seek feedback and improve upon shortcomings.


Environmental Requirements

Will be required to work in an office environment and frequently in the field.


Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Salary ranges listed are dependent upon a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the specific role and location.

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