Brady began as a commercial HVAC company headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. Founded in 1962 by Don Brady, Brady remains a family-owned business, employing over 400 associates. We have become more than a service company by providing customers with a diverse range of HVAC and building solutions including building automation, energy conservation, green design, security, mechanical systems, parts and supplies, and world-class technical support.
 
Our associates are the backbone of our business, providing the sole source for our ability to meet our customers' needs. By setting high standards for job qualification and job performance, we provide opportunities for individual growth and development so that our organization is better able to meet our clients' expanding needs.

The Project Manager/Estimator coordinates proposals and bids and oversees the execution of retrofit projects in his/her portfolio. Retrofit projects range from $500 to $1.5 million and can include simple VA box additions to 1000 ton water-cooled chillers and tower replacements. This position will also provide construction management services for Brady’s longer projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Partner with the sales team and engineering to evaluate retrofit and replacement projects and develop turnkey solutions.
• Turn concepts, rough or detailed drawings into detailed estimates
• Prepare professional proposals and aid in the sale as needed
• Manage the operation and installation practices associated with steam, water, and air systems
• Understand basic control sequences and system operation
• Execute all pre-planning details including, but not limited to, preparation of bill of materials and pre-ordering of materials and equipment needed to complete the project
• Continuously communicate with the construction supervisor and job foreman to coordinate manpower, material and subcontractor needs
• Support Field foreman by ensuring he/she is properly prepared to complete project successfully
• Overall responsibility for project fulfillment and safety oversight
• Develop and manage a budget based on the estimate and site conditions

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The project manager has full personnel supervisory responsibility for projects within his/her portfolio, including, Brady associates, subcontractors, vendors, etc.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associate’s Degree in Construction or Project Management preferred; minimum 5 years of experience managing construction projects; 2 years of experience of working in the HVAC industry or mechanical piping industry required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Brady is an equal opportunity employer and afford equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.