Careers

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TOTAL Careers

Building Integrity

When you join TOTAL Mechanical, you’re joining a team of professionals dedicated to providing value in designing, installing and maintaining mechanical systems for commercial and industrial applications. As a member of our team of experts, you’ll be delivering on our brand promise—Building Integrity.

There’s an intended double meaning behind that term. First, everything we do is about establishing and maintaining a building’s integrity. From HVAC, to plumbing, electrical, fire protection, building automation and fabrication, it’s all about the operational integrity of the building. Secondly, it directly relates to maintaining the integrity of all of our relationships. From other employees, associates, building industry partners and our customers, it’s all about performing at our best, and doing what we say we’re going to do, in a forthright and professional manner. Our reputation depends on it. Our Building Integrity will always be TOTAL.

Safety

Safety from day one. The welfare and safety of our skilled employees and craftsmen, and all partners on a building project, begins long before the work begins. TOTAL insists on strict adherence to our comprehensive safety program. At TOTAL Mechanical University, new employees attend a rigorous safety orientation before setting foot on a TOTAL job site.

Our commitment to safety includes a full-time safety director and a continuous education program to ensure that all employees stay up-to-date on safety procedures and the latest protective equipment needed to keep them and the job site safe. Safety protocols are administered and supervised by our TOTAL Safety Review Board, a team consisting of union and non-union office and field personnel. TOTAL has received numerous safety awards and has been cited as a safe workplace for over 30 years.

Education

Our commitment to employee education and training leads the industry. Our TOTAL Mechanical University is one of the most comprehensive in-house continuing education programs offered. You’ll receive continuing training on all of the important state-of-the-art technologies that regularly reshape the industry, and you’ll be able to put that knowledge to work everyday, on the job.

Affiliations

Our connections enable you to connect with the industry. We’re proud of our affiliations that connect us to the industry and demonstrate our commitment to quality in every phase of our work.

Job Openings

We want to hear from you.

Whether you’re ready to graduate and begin your career, or you’re an experienced professional looking for new challenges, we’d like to hear about it. We offer a TOTAL package—an environment that motivates and recognizes employees for their contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, TOTAL offers a competitive compensation and benefits program. Please take the time to review our website and learn more about our Company and our latest job openings. And, keep track of us on social media to see what we’re up to.

We look forward to welcoming you to our TOTAL Team.

Even if you don’t see a job that fits you, please take a few minutes and fill out our Predictive Index survey, then email your resume to totalhr@total-mechanical.com.

 

Total Mechanical, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Current Opportunities

Box Truck Delivery Driver - Milwaukee, WI

Under the direction of the Logistics Operations Manager, the Box Truck Driver is responsible for material and equipment deliveries and returns. 

Qualifications

  • Education:  The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or GED.
  • Certificates/Licenses:  Forklift certification. Valid driver’s license. Satisfactory driving record. A CDL may be required of some drivers.
  • Physical Job Requirements: Required to sit, stand and move throughout company facilities. Must be able to perform job responsibilities in an industrial, construction site and general outdoor environment around heavy machinery and equipment. Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

Skills and Competencies

  • Technical Skills: This position requires knowledge of commonly used mechanical terms, tools, concepts and practices; and knowledge of industry safety practices, procedures and equipment.
  • Personal/Interpersonal Competencies: This position requires the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment, the ability to make commitments and be willing to be held accountable against them, the ability to organize workloads to meet deadlines, the adaptability to accept change when needed, the ability to excel in a team environment and advance overall team objectives, and the ability to ensure customer satisfaction by delivering excellence in products and service.    

Key Activities

  1. Deliveries. Load work vehicles with material and equipment. Deliver in accordance with directions. Assist in unloading of deliveries.
  2. Material Handling. Operate forklift to transport material within the warehouse.
  3. Participate in the development and implementation of Company best practices.   
  4. General Warehouse. Assist in miscellaneous warehouse duties as needed.
  5. Trailering. Capable of trailering items to and from job sites.

Key Performance Factors: A successful Driver efficiently loads and unloads material, assists in ensuring that deliveries are complete and accurate and delivers according to instructions and expectations. 

Working Conditions: This is a full time non-exempt position. Business hours are between 6:00am to 4:30pm.  

Salary and Benefits: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

For confidential consideration, please send a cover letter and resume to totalhr@total-mechanical.com or upload your resume below.  Also, please take a few minutes and fill out our Predictive Index Survey.

Total Mechanical, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Laser/Plasma Operator - Milwaukee, WI

AGI Fabricators, a division of TOTAL Mechanical, is a premier fabrication company located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  We reside in a 180,000 square foot facility and maintain state-of-the-art equipment. We are actively searching for full-time laser and plasma table operators.

Job Summary

  • Set up and run fiber laser and/or plasma table
  • Changing of machine parameters to adjust for different materials
  • Review manufactured drawings to ensure parts are processed correctly
  • Material handling (loading and unloading of material)
  • Sort and finish cut parts (remove tabs/burrs, etc.)
  • Accurately count, tag and route parts to the next operation
  • Maintenance and repair of machines. Includes cleaning machines, cleaning the dust collector & overall maintenance

Job Requirements

  • Prior experience on laser and/or plasma equipment
  • Must be able to read and comprehend part documentation (blue prints, tolerances, inspection criteria)
  • Knowledge of sheet/plate materials and grades
  • Ability to use standard measuring devices (caliper, tape measure, etc.)

For confidential consideration, please send a cover letter and resume to totalhr@total-mechanical.com or upload your resume below.  Also, please take a few minutes and fill out our Predictive Index Survey.

AGI Fabricators/Total Mechanical, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Tool Room Coordinator - Milwaukee, WI

Under the direction of the Logistics Operation Manager, the Tool Room Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the Company’s tools.

Qualifications

  • Education: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or GED.
  • Years of Relevant Work Experience: 3 to 5 years tool/warehouse experience in a contracting environment is preferred; prior experience in tool maintenance and repair is preferred.
  • Certificates/Licenses: Forklift certification. Valid driver’s license. Satisfactory driving record.
  • Physical Job Requirements: Required to sit, stand and move throughout Company facilities. Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

Skills and Competencies

  • Leadership Skills: This position requires the ability to pass skills and knowledge onto others; the ability to communicate clear objectives; and the composure to represent the Company favorably under all circumstances.
  • Technical Skills: This position requires knowledge of commonly used mechanical contracting terms, tools, concepts and practices; the mechanical ability to perform standard maintenance and repairs on common mechanical contracting tools; knowledge of industry safety practices, procedures and equipment; and proficiency with general office software and tool tracking/asset management software.
  • Personal/Interpersonal Competencies: This position requires strong problem solving and analytical skills; the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment; the ability to make commitments and be willing to be held accountable against them; the ability to organize workloads to meet deadlines; the adaptability to accept or bring about change when needed; the ability to excel in a team environment and advance overall team objectives; the ability to ensure customer satisfaction by delivering excellence in products and service; and high standards for ethical conduct.

Key Activities

  1. Tool Inventory. Safeguard Company’s tool inventory. Monitor tool possession and use through Asset Management software. Facilitate the sharing or exchange of key tools/equipment. Perform periodic tool inventory to evaluate the accuracy of the Asset Management software. Periodically inventory truck tool inventories.
  2. Tool Maintenance. Perform standard maintenance and repairs on tools. Utilize experience and judgment to contract tool repairs. Recommend and then perform maintenance program for key tools/equipment. Verify the proper functioning of returned tools to ensure they will be effective when next deployed.
  3. Tool Charges. Maintain system of charging tool rental to GMP projects.
  4. Tool Replacement. Recommend necessary tool replacements or additions. Keep current with industry tool modifications/improvements. Research tool acquisition. Obtain competitive bids for purchase of replacement or additional tools.
  5. Tool Delivery. Coordinate tool delivery or transfer of assets with Logistics Coordinator to coincide with material/equipment deliveries.
  6. Participate in the development and implementation of Company best practices.

Key Performance Factors: A successful Tool Room Coordinator safeguards the Company’s tool investment by maintaining the optimal level of tools, ensures that all tools are accounted for and are accessible and ensures that tools are in good repair.

Working Conditions: This is a full-time non-exempt position. Business hours are between 6:00am to 5:00pm.

Salary and Benefits: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

For confidential consideration, please send a cover letter and resume to totalhr@total-mechanical.com or upload your resume below.  Also, please take a few minutes and fill out our Predictive Index Survey.

Total Mechanical, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Account Manager - HVAC & Electrical-Residential - Building Operations - Pewaukee, WI

The Building Operations Account Manager is responsible for acquiring new accounts and/or projects in accordance with Company sales and profit objectives and maintaining relationships with existing customers.

Qualifications

  • Education: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or GED.
  • Years of Relevant Work Experience: Minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
  • Certificates/Licenses: Valid driver’s license. Satisfactory driving record.
  • Physical Job Requirements: Required to sit, stand and move throughout Company facilities. Must be able to perform job responsibilities in an industrial, construction site and general outdoor environment around heavy machinery and equipment. Ability to lift 60lbs. Must be able to use/climb ladder to perform job responsibilities.

Skills and Competencies

  • Leadership Skills: This position requires the composure to represent the Company favorably under all circumstances.
  • Technical Skills: This position requires proficiency with commonly used HVAC industry terms, tools, concepts and practices; knowledge of applicable building codes, knowledge of industry safety practices, procedures and equipment; proficiency with commonly used financial concepts, practices and procedures; and proficiency with general office and estimating software.
  • Personal/Interpersonal Competencies: This position requires strong problem solving and analytical skills; the ability to work independently and exercise sound business judgment; the ability to make commitments and be willing to be held accountable against them; the ability to organize workloads to meet deadlines; the adaptability to accept or bring about change when needed; exceptional written and verbal communication skills; exceptional presentation and relationship building skills; the ability to excel in a team environment and advance overall team objectives; the ability to ensure customer satisfaction by delivering excellence in products and service; and extremely high standards for ethical conduct.

Key Activites

  1. Customer relations. Maintain the Company’s relationships with current customers. Develop relationships with new customers. Educate current and potential customers about Company’s competencies.
  2. New Business. Identify, develop and generate new business activity. Estimate projects/contracts in accordance with customer definitions/plans. Achieve customer expectations regarding turnaround time for quotes/bids/proposals. Obtain bid bonds when necessary. Negotiate contracts in accordance with Company policies and objectives. Review resulting customer contracts. Ensure that contracts properly represent negotiated terms. Prepare contracts for Division Manager signature. Obtain risk management review of indemnification clauses.
  3. “Turn Overs” and Project Preparation. Prepare initial project documentation for “turning over” project to operations. Assist designer/CAD Operator in preparation of project drawings. Participate fully in “turn over” process to ensure that operations has a complete understanding of project and contract.
  4. Project Monitoring. Monitor projects for continued compliance with contract terms and to ensure that customer expectations are being met. Assist in the identification, pricing and negotiation of change orders as requested by the project manager. Participate in resolution of customer complaints or concerns as requested. Assist in collection issues as requested by Finance.
  5. Training. Keep current on vendor equipment updates and enhancements.
  6. Participate in the development and implementation of Company best practices.
  7. Participate in post mortem reviews of projects as requested.

Key Performance Factors: A successful Building Operations Account Manager meets established sales and profit goals; continually enhances the Company’s relationships with existing customers, develops new customers for the Company, assists effectively in preparing operations for a successful project implementation and actively participates in Company quality and customer satisfaction initiatives. 

Working Conditions: This is a full time exempt position. Business hours are between 7:00am and 5:00pm.

Salary and Benefits: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

For confidential consideration, please send a cover letter and resume to totalhr@total-mechanical.com or upload your resume below.

Also, please take a few minutes and fill out our Predictive Index Survey.

Total Mechanical, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action

BAS Designer - Pewaukee, WI

As a BAS Designer, you will be responsible for developing, reviewing, and evaluating design drawings for HVAC and security systems and programming control systems.

Qualifications

  • Education: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or GED.
  • Years of Relevant Work Experience: 0-3 years mechanical HVAC designing experience and/or building automation systems programming.
  • Certificates/Licenses: Valid driver’s license. Satisfactory driving record.
  • Physical Job Requirements: Required to sit, stand and move throughout Company facilities. Must be able to perform job responsibilities in an industrial, construction site and general outdoor environment around heavy machinery and equipment.
  • Other: Background in computers and networks.

Skills and Competencies

  • Leadership Skills: This position requires the ability to pass skills and knowledge onto others and the composure to represent the Company favorably under all circumstances.
  • Technical Skills: This position requires knowledge of commonly used controls and security system applications; knowledge of general networking and communications applications; proficiency with commonly used HVAC industry terms, the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints; the ability to utilize computer to perform tasks; and proficiency in the use of general office software and computer-assisted drafting programs (AutoCAD).
  • Personal/Interpersonal Competencies:This position requires strong problem solving and analytical skills; strong attention to detail; strong computer knowledge; the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment; the ability to make commitments and be willing to be held accountable against them; the ability to organize workloads to meet deadlines; the adaptability to accept change when needed; exceptional written and verbal communication skills, the ability to excel in a team environment and advance overall team objectives; and the ability to ensure customer satisfaction by delivering excellence in products and service; and high standards for ethical conduct.

Key Activites

  1. Project. Develop detailed design drawings utilizing computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment. Evaluate designs for code compliance, appearance, safety, function, budget, and production costs. Recommend design improvements. Identify to owners’ opportunities to add value to projects. Maintain specified design schedule. Perform all necessary calculations. Determine performance standards and material selection based on required calculations. Attend job coordination meetings as requested. Gain thorough understanding of functional requirements of projects. Analyze customer needs and develop user-oriented solutions which interface with existing applications. Program controllers for HVAC and security systems. Conduct testing of either new or modified applications to ensure that established standards and expectations are met.  
  2. Support. Provide technical support such as coding, designing, implementing and debugging programs with customers, owners or other programmers. Research problems and identify opportunities for correction or improvements. Be willing to share ideas with other group members. 
  3. Project Documentation. Maintain the documentation for all job coordination issues. Provide other project information/documentation as requested. Provide information to complete permit/plan review. Generate record drawings, “cut sheets”, shop drawings, and fabrication drawings. Archive drawings (approved plans, pertinent architectural plans, civil plans) in electronic format. 
  4. Training. Maintain training necessary to effectively address problems that arise. 
  5. Maintain CAD System. Maintain/update CAD system to ensure maximum efficiency/accuracy is achieved. 
  6. Participate in the development and implementation of Company best practices. 

Key Performance Factors: A successful BAS Designer creates accurate, detailed installation drawings that meet the specifications of the project in the most cost-effective manner possible; keeps projects on schedule by providing drawings in a timely manner; effectively coordinates all aspects of programming to customer expectations including functional requirements, designing, coding, testing, documenting, installing and supporting products. 

Working Conditions: This is a full time exempt position. Business hours are between 7:00am and 5:00pm.

Salary and Benefits: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

For confidential consideration, please send a cover letter and resume to totalhr@total-mechanical.com or upload your resume below.

Also, please take a few minutes and fill out our Predictive Index Survey.

Total Mechanical, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Designer - Fire Protection - Pewaukee, WI

Under the direction of the Division Manager, the Fire Protection Designer is responsible for developing, reviewing, and evaluating design drawings. 

Qualifications

  • Education: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or GED.
  • Years of Relevant Work Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience designing mechanical (HVAC/plumbing/fire protection/controls) systems.
  • Certificates/Licenses: Valid driver’s license. Satisfactory driving record.
  • Physical Job Requirements: Required to sit, stand and move throughout Company facilities. Must be able to perform job responsibilities in an industrial, construction site and general outdoor environment around heavy machinery and equipment.

Skills and Competencies

  • Technical Skills:  This position requires proficiency with commonly used mechanical (HVAC/plumbing/fire protection/controls) concepts, practices and procedures; proficiency with applicable building codes and industry installation practices; the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints; the ability to utilize computer to perform tasks; and proficiency in the use of general office software computer-assisted drafting programs (AutoCad/SprinkCad).
  • Personal/Interpersonal Competencies:  This position requires strong problem solving and analytical skills; the ability to work independently and exercise sound business judgment; the ability to make commitments and be willing to be held accountable against them; the ability to organize workloads to meet deadlines; the adaptability to accept change when needed; strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to excel in a team environment and advance overall team objectives; and the ability to ensure customer satisfaction by delivering excellence in products and service.

Key Activities

  1. Understand Project and Equipment. Gain a thorough understanding of assigned projects.  Review project specifications, proposal, addendums, engineering drawings and all other information pertinent to the project.  Meet with customers or visit job site to verify specifications.  Gain thorough understanding of the equipment used on the project and effectively incorporate that equipment into the design.
  2. Design Project. Develop detailed design drawings utilizing computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.  Evaluate designs for code compliance, appearance, safety, function, budget, and production costs.  Recommend design improvements.  Identify to owners, opportunities to add value to projects.  Maintain specified design schedule.  Perform all necessary calculations.  Determine performance standards and material selection based on required calculations.  Attend job coordination meetings as requested.
  3. Project Documentation. Maintain the documentation for all job coordination issues.  Provide other project information/documentation as requested.  Provide information to complete permit/plan review.  Generate record drawings, “cut sheets”, shop drawings, and fabrication drawings.  Archive drawings (approved plans, pertinent architectural plans, civil plans) in electronic format.
  4. Maintain CAD System. Maintain/update CAD system to ensure maximum efficiency/accuracy is achieved.
  5. Participate in the development and implementation of Company best practices.

Key Performance Factors: A successful Designer creates accurate, detailed installation drawings that meet the specifications of the project in the most cost-effective manner possible; and keeps projects on schedule by providing drawings in a timely manner.

Designer Career Progression: Intern → Associate Designer → Designer → Senior Designer → Design Manager

 A Designer becomes eligible for promotion to Senior Designer when able to demonstrate consistent, reliable successful performance of their defined duties, when able to perform Senior Designer duties for large-size projects with little supervision and upon successful completion of the Senior Designer training program.

Working Conditions: This is a full-time exempt position. Business hours are between 7:00am to 5:00pm. 

Salary and Benefits: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

For confidential consideration, please send a cover letter and resume to totalhr@total-mechanical.com or upload your resume below.

Also, please take a few minutes and fill out our Predictive Index Survey.

Total Mechanical, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Plumbing Estimator - Pewaukee, WI

 The Estimator is responsible for analyzing blueprints and other documentation to prepare cost, material, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services.

Qualifications

  • Education:  The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or GED, college degree is preferred.
  • Years of Relevant Work Experience:  Minimum of 1 year estimating complex/multi-phase mechanical projects.
  • Certificates/Licenses:  Valid driver’s license.  Satisfactory driving record.
  • Physical Job Requirements:  Required to sit, stand and move throughout Company facilities.

 Skills and Competencies

  • Technical Skills: This position requires advanced proficiency with mechanical estimating software (preferably QuickPen); advanced proficiency with commonly used mechanical concepts, practices and procedures; knowledge of applicable building codes and industry installation practices; and the ability to read and interpret construction drawing and blueprints.
  • Personal/Interpersonal Competencies: This position requires strong problem solving and analytical skills; strong attention to detail; the ability to work independently and exercise sound business judgment; the ability to make commitments and be willing to be held accountable against them; the ability or organize workloads to meet deadlines; the adaptability to accept change when needed; strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to excel in a team environment and advance overall team objectives; and the ability to ensure customer satisfaction by delivering excellence in products and service.

 Key Activities

  1. Understand Projects. Gain thorough understanding of potential projects by reviewing all available project documentation, discussing project with salesperson, and/or reviewing project site.
  2. Prepare Estimates. Utilize QuickPen (or other automated estimating software) to establish detailed project cost estimates. Develop estimates utilizing the most advantageous/efficient construction practices. Obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors. Obtain bid bonds when necessary. Achieve customer/Company expectations regarding turnaround time for bids.
  3. Prepare initial project documentation for “turning over” project to Operations. Participate in turnover meetings. Assist engineering/design/CAD in the preparation of project drawings.
  4. Maintain/Enhance Estimating System and Procedures. Perform periodic reviews of actual vs estimated costs on key projects to help evaluate ongoing labor productivity and estimating accuracy. Participate in post mortem reviews of projects as requested. Adjust estimating system and/or procedures to continue to improve overall estimating accuracy.
  5. Bid Tracer. Enter bid requests into Bid Tracer in a timely manner. Communicate bid participation to customers.
  6. Take Offs. Prepare periodic partial take offs to assist Project Managers in forecasting cost at completion.
  7. Participate in the development and implementation of Company best practices.

Key Performance Factors: A successful Estimator manages the quoting/bidding process for a division; produces accurate, complete, timely estimates; ensures that estimating software is updated and maintained to achieve the most accurate estimates possible; and tracks actual job and shop progress and results in order to continually enhance estimating accuracy.

Estimator Career Progression: Intern → Associate Estimator → Estimator → Senior Estimator

An Estimator becomes eligible for promotion to Senior Estimator when able to demonstrate consistent, reliable, and successful performance of their defined duties, when able to perform Estimator duties for mid-sized, more complex projects with little supervision.

Working Conditions: This is a full-time exempt position. Business hours are between 7:00am to 5:00pm.

Salary and Benefits: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

For confidential consideration, please send a cover letter and resume to totalhr@total-mechanical.com or upload your resume below.

Also, please take a few minutes and fill out our Predictive Index Survey.

Total Mechanical, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Assistant Project Manager - Janesville, WI

Under the direction of the Janesville Division Manager, the Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting project managers, senior project managers and project executives with the successful installation of construction projects.

Qualifications

  • Education: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or GED.
  • Years of Relevant Work Experience: 0 to 3 years of exposure to construction processes.
  • Certificates/Licenses: Valid driver’s license. Satisfactory driving record.
  • Physical Job Requirements: Required to sit, stand and move throughout Company facilities. Must be able to perform job responsibilities in an industrial, construction site and general outdoor environment around heavy machinery and equipment.

Skills and Competencies

  • Leadership Skills: This position requires strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and the composure to represent the Company favorably under all circumstances.
  • Technical Skills: This position requires proficiency in commonly used construction terms, tools, concepts and practices; proficiency in industry safety practices, procedures and equipment; the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints; proficiency in basic financial terms and concepts; and proficiency with general office and project management software (preferably Spectrum).
  • Personal/Interpersonal Competencies: This position requires problem solving and analytical skills; the ability to work independently and exercise sound business judgment; the ability to make commitments and be willing to be held accountable against them; the ability to organize workloads to meet deadlines; the adaptability to accept or bring about change when needed; the ability to drive continuous improvement thinking and actions; exceptional written and verbal communication skills, the ability to excel in a team environment and advance overall team objectives; the ability to ensure customer satisfaction by delivering excellence in products and service; and extremely high standards for ethical conduct.

Key Activities

  1. Project Preparation. Obtain detailed understanding of assigned projects (contract specifications, terms, scope, alternates, estimated costs and planned installation methods). Prepare project documentation. Enter jobs and purchase orders into the job cost system.
  2. Project Documentation. Organize and maintain all required project documentation in accordance with Company standards including job files, contracts, change orders, equipment submittals, RFI’s and equipment manuals.
  3. Project Management Assistance. Acquire all necessary permits, bonds, licenses and registrations. Arrange for all necessary job inspections. Document inspection activities and results. Coordinate delivery of equipment/material to project.
  4. Project Financials. Prepare financial reports and analyses for project managers. Assist with collection issues as requested by Finance.
  5. General Assistance. Review and edit field timecards for payroll entry. Support the Division’s sales activities by assisting with the preparation of bids and prequalification forms.
  6. Participate in the development and implementation of Company best practices.

Key Performance Factors: A successful Assistant Project Manager ensures the accuracy of information in the job cost system, organizes job records for maximum efficiency, provides timely analyses of job metrics to project managers and alleviates project manager workloads by performing project manager activities under direction.

Project Management Career Progression: Intern → Assistant Project Manager → Project Manager → Senior Project Manager → Project Executive
An Assistant Project Manager becomes eligible for promotion to Project Manager when able to demonstrate consistent, reliable, successful performance of their defined duties, when able to perform Project Manager duties for small projects with little supervision and upon successful completion of the Project Manager training program.

Working Conditions: This is a full-time exempt position. Business hours are between 7:00am to 5:00pm. Work may require temporary and/or partial re-assignment to job trailers.

Salary and Benefits: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

For confidential consideration, please send a cover letter and resume to totalhr@total-mechanical.com or upload your resume below.

Also, please take a few minutes and fill out our Predictive Index Survey.

Total Mechanical, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action

CAD Designer - Janesville, WI

As a CAD Designer, you will be responsible for coordinating, designing, and formatting computer-aided design (CAD) drawings.

Qualifications

  • Education: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or GED. Or member in good standing of applicable local bargaining unit.
  • Years of Relevant Work Experience: 5+ years of CAD experience.
  • Certificates/Licenses: Valid driver’s license. Satisfactory driving record.

Skills and Competencies

  • Technical Skills: This position requires proficiency with general office and Autodesk Revit software; knowledge of commonly used industry concepts, practices, and procedures; knowledge of applicable building codes and industry installation practices; and the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints.
  • Personal/Interpersonal Competencies: This position requires strong problem solving and analytical skills; strong attention to detail; the ability to work independently and exercise sound business judgment; the ability to make commitments and be willing to be held accountable against them; the ability to organize workloads to meet deadlines; the adaptability to accept change when needed; strong written and verbal communications skills, the ability to excel in a team environment and advance overall team objectives; and the ability to ensure customer satisfaction by delivering excellence in products and services.

Key Activites

  1. Understand Projects. Thoroughly understand assigned projects. Review project specifications, proposal, addendums, engineering drawings and all other information pertinent to project. Visit job sites, if necessary, to gain appropriate project orientation. Attend coordination meetings as needed.
  2. Generate Drawings. Generate detailed drawings utilizing computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment. Field sketches and fabrication drawings are covered work by local bargaining members.
  3. Project Documentation. Provide other project information/documentation as requested. Provide information necessary for plan review/permit. Manage plan review process. Provide “cut sheets” and shop fabrication drawings as requested. Archive drawings (approved plans, pertinent architectural plans, civil plans, etc) in electronic format.
  4. Maintain/update CAD system to ensure maximum efficiency/accuracy is achieved.

Key Performance Factors: A successful CAD Designer produces complete, accurate CAD drawings that properly reflect the proposed system in accordance with the schedule; supports engineering, sales and project manager staff as requested; provides accurate information for permits and plan approval; and maintains a complete, organized set of archived drawings.

Career Progression: A CAD Designer is eligible for promotion to Senior CAD Designer when able to consistently, accurately and reliably execute their duties in a timely manner, able to demonstrate a high level of autonomy on completing their workload and completes the CAD Designer training program

Working Conditions: This is a full time exempt position or a full time bargaining position. Business hours are between 7:00am and 5:00pm.

Salary and Benefits: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

For confidential consideration, please send a cover letter and resume to totalhr@total-mechanical.com or upload your resume below.

Also, please take a few minutes and fill out our Predictive Index Survey.

Total Mechanical, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action

NOW HIRING WELDERS!
Assistant Project Management Intern - Pewaukee, WI & Janesville, WI

Under the direction of the Division Manager, the Assistant Project Manager Intern is responsible for the successful installation of construction projects.

Qualifications

  • Education: Currently enrolled in a construction management or engineering program preferred or the knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or GED.
  • Certificates/Licenses: Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record.
  • Physical Job Requirements: Required to sit, stand and move throughout Company facilities. Must be able to perform job responsibilities in an industrial, construction site and general outdoor environment around heavy machinery and equipment.

Project Management Career Progression

Intern → Assistant Project Manager → Project Manager → Senior Project Manager → Project Executive

This is the progression through the various levels of project management. Employees become eligible for promotion when they demonstrate consistent, reliable, and successful performance of their defined duties independently.

Key Activities
The responsibilities listed are for an entry level assistant project management position with our company. Throughout your internship, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to as many of these tasks as possible.

  1. Project Preparation. Obtain detailed understanding of assigned projects (contract specifications, terms, scope, alternates, estimated costs and planned installation methods). Prepare project documentation. Enter jobs and purchase orders into the job cost system.
  2. Project Documentation. Organize and maintain all required project documentation in accordance with Company standards including job files, contracts, change orders, equipment submittals, RFI’s and equipment manuals.
  3. Project Management Assistance. Acquire all necessary permits, bonds, licenses and registrations. Arrange for all necessary job inspections. Document inspection activities and results. Coordinate delivery of equipment/material to project.
  4. Project Financials. Prepare financial reports and analyses for project managers. Assist with collection issues as requested by Finance.
  5. General Assistance. Review and edit field timecards for payroll entry. Support the Division’s sales activities by assisting with the preparation of bids and prequalification forms.
  6. Participate in the development and implementation of Company best practices.

Also, please take a few minutes and fill out our Predictive Index Survey.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Total Mechanical, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Engineering Intern - Pewaukee, WI & Janesville, WI

Under the direction of the Division Manager, the Engineering Intern is responsible for assisting with the successful design and installation of projects.

Qualifications

  • Education: Currently enrolled in an architectural engineering, or mechanical engineering program preferred, or the knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or GED.
  • Certificates/Licenses: Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record.
  • Physical Job Requirements: Required to sit, stand and move throughout Company facilities. Must be able to perform job responsibilities in an industrial, construction site and general outdoor environment around heavy machinery and equipment.

Engineering Career Progression

Intern → Project Engineer → Account Manager or Sales Engineer → Senior Account Manager / Senior Sales Engineer

This is the progression through the various levels of engineering. Employees become eligible for promotion when they demonstrate consistent, reliable, and successful performance of their defined duties independently.

Key Activities
The responsibilities listed are for an entry level engineering position with our company. Throughout your internship, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to as many of these tasks as possible.

  1. Project Preparation. Obtain detailed understanding of assigned projects (contract specifications, terms, scope, alternates, estimated costs, and planned installation methods). Assist with the preparation of detailed project estimates and participate in turnover meetings from sales to installation crew. Generate detailed drawings utilizing computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment. Prepare project documentation packet for field.
  2. Project Documentation. Prepare and communicate equipment submittals. Prepare and communicate project RFI’s as early as possible in the project. Maintain RFI log and documentation. Maintain all required project documentation in accordance with Company standards.
  3. Design and Engineering Support. Assist in designing building systems with your associated team. Gain thorough understanding of project by reviewing all pertinent documentation, meeting with customers, visiting job sites. Serve as technical liaison between Company and external engineering/technical resources.
  4. Project Financials. Learn and understand financial job performance, and how it is impacted by design.
  5. Arrange and participate in post-mortem meetings for all jobs that are completed outside of normal guidelines.
  6. Participate in the development and implementation of Company best practices.

Also, please take a few minutes and fill out our Predictive Index Survey.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Total Mechanical, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Estimating Intern - Pewaukee, WI & Janesville, WI

Under the direction of the Estimator/Manager, the Estimating Intern is responsible for the successful assembly and completion of fabrication and/or installation estimates.

Qualifications

  • Education: Currently enrolled in a construction management, architectural engineering, or mechanical engineering program preferred or the knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or GED.
  • Certificates/Licenses: Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record.
  • Physical Job Requirements: Required to sit, stand and move throughout Company facilities. Must be able to perform job responsibilities in an industrial, fabrication site, and general environment around heavy machinery and equipment.

Estimating Career Progression

Intern → Estimator → Senior Estimator → Chief Estimator

This is the progression through the various levels of estimating. Employees become eligible for promotion when they demonstrate consistent, reliable, and successful performance of their defined duties independently.

Key Activities
The responsibilities listed are for an entry level estimating position with our company. Throughout your internship, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to as many of these tasks as possible.

  1. Understand Project. Gain thorough understanding of potential projects by reviewing all available project documentation, discussing projects with customers or salespeople as applicable.
  2. Prepare Estimate. Utilize spreadsheets or other automated estimating software to establish detailed project cost estimates for all aspects of the requested project. Develop estimates utilizing the most advantageous/efficient practices. Obtain pricing from vendors and subcontractors. Achieve customer/Company expectations regarding turnaround time for all estimates.
  3. Turnovers. Prepare initial project documentation for “turning over” project to project team members. Participate in turnover meetings.
  4. Maintain/Enhance Estimating System and Procedures. Perform periodic reviews of actual vs estimated costs on key projects to help evaluate ongoing labor productivity and estimating accuracy. Participate in postmortem reviews of projects as requested. Adjust estimating system and/or procedures to continue to improve overall estimating accuracy.
  5. Bid Tracer. Enter bid requests into Bid Tracer in a timely manner. Communicate bid participation to customers. Track all status changes as they occur.
  6. Take Offs. Prepare periodic partial take-offs to assist Project Managers in forecasting cost at completion.
  7. Participate in the development and implementation of Company best practices.

Also, please take a few minutes and fill out our Predictive Index Survey.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Total Mechanical, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action

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