Project Manager - Mechanical Piping/HVAC

Company: Kroeschell, Inc.
Location: Arlington Heights
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job description: General Skills/Requirements · Proficiency in English · Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills · Attention to details with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities · Solid time management skills · Professional appearance · Ability to interact professionally with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers · Physically able to navigate/attend bid-walks and site visits at active construction sites · Clean criminal background and credit history · Must pass drug screening and background check (pre-employment and random) Potential Job Responsibilities · Engineering, Sales, and Estimating o Generate new sales/customers and maintain existing customer base o Maintain and build relationships with clients by offering competitive and accurate bids and providing innovative solutions o Conceptual estimating/budgeting o Mechanical piping/HVAC system design as needed for design-build estimates/projects o Read and understand mechanical piping/HVAC drawings o Review project specifications to ensure bid compliance o Perform accurate quantity take-offs and utilize unit pricing method to generate project estimates o Solicit quotations from subcontractors and suppliers o Compile take-offs and quotations to prepare accurate and timely estimates o Prepare and submit proposals to customers · Project Management o Manage multiple mechanical piping/HVAC projects o Review contracts to ensure compliance o Direct and monitor sold projects from start to completion o Manage project material buyouts/purchasing o Meet with contractors and vendors to ensure quality product and timely deliveries o Manage construction budget by monitoring project expenditures, identifying and evaluating variances in expenditures vs. estimate, and negotiating change orders o Create/process submittals, RFIs, change orders, billings, closeout documents and other project related documents/processes o Work with other project management team members to facilitate and oversee field crew installations and subcontractors on multiple projects – regular interaction with union tradesmen o Support foremen and field staff with project needs o Visit projects to review work and ensure safe/on-time field installations. Experience/Education · Prior experience with commercial/industrial mechanical estimating and/or project management (or technical training in mechanical HVAC field) · Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent trade/related experience · 5-10 years experience in the mechanical piping and HVAC construction industry · Basic knowledge of construction accounting · Proficient in Microsoft suite of general office programs · P.E. License or E.I.T. License a plus, but not required · AutoCad experience a plus, but not required · Experience with Fastpipe/Fastduct estimating system a plus, but not required Possessing the above skills/experience not necessary to apply. Will provide training for the right candidate who possesses ample drive, work ethic, and ability to learn necessary concepts/skills Job Type: Full-time Benefits: - 401(k) - 401(k) matching - Dental insurance - Health insurance - Life insurance - Paid time off - Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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