Project Developer

MSI is a full service HVACR contractor offering an array of energy efficient air-conditioning services from concept to completion, maintenance to repair and everything in between. With more than 45 years of service under our belt, MSI continues to be recognized for our visionary leadership and superior craftsmanship in the design and installation of energy-efficient cooling systems.

MSI seeks talented performers and offers a challenging and rewarding work environment that emphasizes teamwork, results, and most importantly honesty and integrity. We value our employees and are committed to attracting highly skilled, talented individuals to join our strong, family-oriented workforce and to help us build on our success.

We are a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title:                       Project Developer

Department:               Projects

FLSA Status:                Non-exempt

Reports to:                  Branch Manager

Coordinates With:     All

Salary:                          Commensurate with experience + Benefits

JOB SUMMARY: MSI-CAC is seeking a Project Developer to be responsible for developing, qualifying, and estimating projects.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Minimum 5 years experience.
• Must have experience in mechanical estimating.
• Ability to work mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of local Subcontractor Market.
• Must be personable and capable of direct client interaction.
• Well organized with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Subcontractor Project Management & Field Experience helpful but not required.
• Working skills with standard business software (MS Office Suite). 
• Must be proficient in MS Excel.
• Ability to work in a team environment and handle multiple assignments.
• Responsible for preparation and coordination of all aspects of Mechanical Estimates including conceptual, CM and lump sum.
• Ability to generate take offs, conceptual estimates and detailed estimates for GMP/CM proposals, budgets and negotiated work with limited oversight by others.
• Proactively researching new business opportunities for mechanical projects.
• Manage Sales pipeline and Customer Relationship Management software.
• Using telephone and email to contact clients.
• Working closely with the sales team, to ensure joint venture projects are estimated.
• Providing support to the sales team, to ensure they receive accurate high quality estimates and proposals.
• All project and customer activities are expected to be logged and managed in the CRM.
• Reports status of his project to company leadership on a recurring basis.
• Maintain safe work environment on all projects.
• Promote and participate in education and training opportunities that allow the company and its employees to meet stated goals, objectives and business plans.
• Participate in quality association with trade/business associations that enhance the company’s mission or business plan.
• Provide junior associates with a “role model” example of the company’s business and work ethic as delineated in MSI’s Mission Statement

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in field operations.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in estimating and bid preparation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of HVAC&R systems and related supporting utilities.
• Knowledge of local and industry codes that regulate the HVAC&R industry.
• Ability to effectively manage and motivate employees.
• Good Verbal and written communications skills.
• Effective negotiator.
• Initiates monthly billing for jobs in process.
• Initiates schedule of values for job in conjunction with estimator.
• Conducts bi-monthly safety meeting on jobs.
• Computer Skills Excel
• Microsoft Projects
• Estimating Skills
• Pipefitting Skills
• Technical Skills
• Ductwork Skills

Standards of Success

• Attitude of Safety First
• Work Ethic of loyalty, integrity, pride, perseverance, accountability, respect and teamwork
• Strong detail orientation
• Strong ambition and highly motivated to succeed
• Desire to continuously improve
• Represents company in a positive and professional manner
• Maintains positive attitude and morale
• Interacts effectively with all members of the org