Assistant Sales Engineer

<strong>McKenney’s has been going strong for more than seven decades. Our culture values people and ideas, and we work together to deliver the most innovative solutions to our customers. We help you grow in your career through training and support, and as an equal opportunity employer, we provide comprehensive benefits and give you a firm foundation for the future.</strong>

Atlanta Office

McKenney's Inc.

<h4><strong>BUILDING A HIGHER STANDARD<br /></strong></h4> <p><strong><br /> Since 1948, our proven approach has ensured high-quality solutions at every stage of a building. But we know that providing the highest level of services takes the right people and a healthy environment. With this in mind, our focus is to improve the lives of our customers, employees and communities around us through all aspects of what we do.<br /> <br /> Self-performance of all trades, in-house shops and over seven decades of experience have made us the top choice in mechanical contractors, providing highly efficient mechanical systems and a full range of services that meet your unique needs.</strong></p> https://www.mckenneys.com/

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Full-Time

Overview: Managing the development of budgets, estimates and proposals for projects as assigned by developing strategies that are in accordance with company objectives and goals.&nbsp; Working in a team environment, the ASE will utilize all available resources in Preconstruction to assure accurate plumbing, HVAC, and sheet metal estimates.&nbsp; Improving the estimating tools, interfacing with computer systems, and leading change within preconstruction processes will also be required.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Perform material and labor take-offs</li> <li>Call on vendors for material and subcontractor bids</li> <li>Attend job meetings and pre-bid meetings</li> <li>Prepare job schedules</li> <li>Help secure work through preparation for and performance during pre-award project interviews</li> <li>Become an expert on FastPipe and Quote Express software</li> <li>Use existing estimating tools and prepare estimates</li> <li>Use computer skills to facilitate improvement of estimating systems and selection of software.</li> <li>Update material and labor pricing in estimating systems.</li> <li>Identify typical assemblies in estimating software and facilitate their usage</li> <li>Develop communication through use of bid tracker and associated smartsheets</li> <li>Understand and apply appropriate labor factors to fabrication and field labor.</li> <li>Develop and support budgeting tools</li> <li>Develop and support our conceptual estimating process and learn this skill</li> <li>Help convert estimates into tools for operations to manage the construction process</li> <li>Facilitate breakdowns of pricing as required by our customers</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Must have basic PC experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), Web-enabled applications and database software. Have intermediate level experience with Excel</li> <li>HS Diploma or GED</li> <li>College degree or equivalent experience plus 1 year of experience in the construction industry or 5 years of construction experience</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Mechanical engineering or construction management degree</li> <li>Experience with mechanical estimating software</li> <li>College degree in related field</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong><u>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS</u></strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Overall knowledge of the mechanical industry</li> <li>Must have experience in project management and/or estimating</li> <li>Must be a self-starter, with ability to work well as part of a team and independently</li> <li>Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals</li> <li>Ability to maintain painstaking attention to detail while completing multiple or repetitive tasks</li> <li>Able to demonstrate a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals or deadlines</li> <li>Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance</li> <li>Must possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others</li> <li>Must project a professional and polished image that inspires confidence and trust</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong><u>WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:</u></strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Work involves moderate exposure to elements, such as hot/cold temperatures, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises.</li> <li>Work environment involves some exposure to construction-related hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.</li> <li>Light physical effort. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds and some standing or walking.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Work requires local and occasional out-of-town travel to job sites and customer locations.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture.&nbsp; In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">McKenney&rsquo;s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. McKenney&rsquo;s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.&nbsp;</p>