Sales/PM, Construction

J. F. Ahern Co.•Rochester, MN

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Looking for a company that values your skills, respects your contributions, and gives you the tools to thrive? With more than 145 years as a family-owned business, we’ve built a reputation as one of the best mechanical and fire protection contractors in the country. We pride ourselves on delivering unmatched quality and innovation while providing you with job stability, opportunities for career progression, and support. We have an exciting opportunity for a Sales/PM, Construction located in Rochester, MN. How you will contribute: Leverage your networking and relationship management skills through developing and growing a customer base focused on commercial and industrial plumbing and HVAC construction projects. You will spend your time meeting with customers, establishing/maintaining relationships and generating sales; estimating projects; as well as setting up and closing out projects. Ahern offers the support of subject matter experts in the area of design and estimating for more challenging projects. You will project manage the work you sell and coordinate the installation with the field, suppliers, and other subcontractors. You will have the ability to influence the financial performance of regional work while assuming an active role in managing projects in conjunction with an engineer and Ahern’s field talent. It’s worth mentioning that our PMs will also receive collaborative support from our Purchasing, Drafting, and Collections groups, emphasizing our unified team effort.

Requirements

Prior construction project management or sales experience with plumbing and HVAC related projects.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems.
Basic understanding of design.
Strong understanding of how to put together a disciplined estimate.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

A post-secondary degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Developing and growing a customer base focused on commercial and industrial plumbing and HVAC construction projects.
Meeting with customers, establishing/maintaining relationships and generating sales.
Estimating projects.
Setting up and closing out projects.
Project managing the work sold.
Coordinating installation with the field, suppliers, and other subcontractors.
Influencing the financial performance of regional work.
Managing projects in conjunction with an engineer and Ahern’s field talent.