Project Engineer / Estimator

Job Description

AMS Industries, Inc. is a Mechanical contracting firm serving the commercial, industrial, refrigeration, fire protection and nuclear industries (PMT). With nearly 60 years of existence, AMS is a multi-disciplined and multi-market MEP contractor with more than 1,000 employees. We strive to meet our commitments to clients, develop our people and help improve communities.

Located in our beautiful Woodridge, IL facility, the Project Engineer / Estimator will work closely with the Project Manager to support the profitability and quality execution of our commercial projects throughout the Chicago-land area. This will require an individual that possess multiple talents : design & engineering, estimating, project management, and entrepreneurial business skills.

Responsibilities :

• Assist PM and Field Supervision to ensure installation occurs correctly. Take initiative to minimize systems re-work.
• Utilize training and knowledge garnered to date to further develop understanding of Mechanical Systems and utilize your still developing skill set to apply this knowledge of the systems installed to assist Field Supervision and troubleshoot installations as necessary.
• Work closely with engineering group for development of Design-Build projects and manage documentation to prevent errors associated with this type of work.
• Utilize Project Documentation plan to manage and track Submittals, RFIs, Current Project Specifications, and Current Project Plans.
• Maintain log of RFIs, Submittals, Drawings, and Issues both for Field use (iPad Management) and for Office use.
• Review and process returned documentation for Scope Compliance and distribute to relevant project stakeholders.

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