Job Description:

Hermanson Company is a standout Mechanical company that has been doing business in the Puget Sound area since 1979. Over the last four decades we have grown from a family-owned sheet metal contractor to a partner led full-service mechanical construction, design and maintenance provider playing a significant role in the Seattle-area construction industry.By design, Hermanson is a special place to work. Our belief is that people do business with people they like. In keeping with that belief, we strive to hire and retain highly motivated people who are professional, ethically unwavering, and unrelenting in delivering quality results. We are focused on providing a workplace where high performance individuals come together to build dedicated teams driven to accomplish great things for our customers.People love working at Hermanson, because we all share the same Core Values:Clients First - Caring, win-win, value, quality and service attitudeFamily Matters - Safety, wellness, stability, enjoyment and balanceCharacter Matters - Integrity, accountability, passionate, and caringTeam - Trust, honesty, respect, reliable and inclusiveAppreciate - Each other, our successes, and enjoy the journeyLearn, Grow, Innovate - Challenge the status quo and always competeWe are:Consistently rated by the Puget Sound Business Journal as one of the Top 100 fastest growing companies.Thought leaders, changing the way mechanical systems are built & delivered.Focused on our people, our clients, and delivering expertise and value for our clients.Looking for the best and brightest people to join us.Here to support your success, while giving you the freedom to deliver.A company where our people: have fun, work hard, and make money.We are the best-of-the-best in the mechanical industry.Our Account Executives and Business Unit Group Leaders are experts in their industry, with a distinct focus on our client's success.We hire the best who join expert teams that perform at their peak, celebrating success with our clients.You have a positive mental attitude, are goal directed, organized, and productive with your time.You have high standards and a passion to make a positive impact on those you interact with.You are an expert in USP 797, USP 800 Compliance for the pharmaceutical, life science and biotech industry.You are a respected member andor leader in life science and biotech mechanical associations like ASHRAE.The Role:The Senior Account Executive owns and facilitates the customer relationship. It shall be the Senior Account Executive's function to generate sales of Direct to Owner Projects and Tenant improvements. and full mechanical services to new and existing customers. A Special project is a project that has construction duration usually less than 6 months, is less than a million in mechanical value, has an estimate prepared by the Senior Account Executive. The Senior Account Executive has at their disposal the engineering group for design-build projects. The Senior Account Executive will be expected to propose and estimate hisher projectsResponsibilities:Sales and Account Management for business opportunities for our life science, Biotech and Healthcare sector.Develop Strategic Account Plans to penetrate and grow our life science and biotech working at industry events as appropriateBuild partnering relationships with owners, owner's reps, and consultants responsible for the decision-making process.Understand the life science and biotech customer's business, speak their language, and demonstrate technical expertise to develop credibility, loyalty, trust, and commitment from the customer.Have a deep life science and biotech technical knowledge and experience in the delivery of mechanical system operations.Develop sales strategies to maximize the opportunity within life science and biotech industries.Facilitate the technical interface between the customers and Hermanson's operations and engineering departments.Work with the engineering department to develop scope documents for purposes of estimating.Verify that customer design or modification requirements are met promptly and correctly.Reviews company engineering changes and ensures that they are in accordance with customer expectations and life science biotech specifications.Potential expansion of our geographic footprint, supporting our strategic growth initiatives.Lead in project interviews and ongoing project delivery.Preconstruction and Project Management Oversight, which shall involve working closely with the Project Management and Field Teams to ensure a seamless project delivery. This may include the following, depending on specific project details:Establishment, Implementation, and Support of BIM and other technologies, and partners to support our future preconstruction efforts.Oversight of Field Staff (Superintendents, Site Foreman, Project Engineers, Etc) and construction projects from start to finishOversight of Project Estimating, Planning, Budgeting, and Identification of Resources. Working in these capacities as necessary and appropriate depending on the team's workload.Oversight of coordination of the efforts of all parties involved in a project, including owner-reps, architects, consultants, and general contractors.Contract and pricing revisions and negotiations with the client and project ownershipOversight of production scheduling and execution; ensuring the project meets the scheduling requirements.Periodic inspection of construction sites.Identify the elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims. Work with the Project Managers to carefully review these conditions with clients and teams.Qualifications:An expert at preconstruction, construction management, and mechanical plumbing estimating with a focus on Life Science and Biotech mechanical systems.SalesCustomer (5+ years) and capable of expanding Hermanson's expertise and relationships in life science and biotech marketsExcel and Bluebeam proficiency preferred.The qualified candidate must have demonstrated the ability to analyze and perform pursueno pursue and bidno bid recommendations and develop pursuit strategies for new business opportunities. The position will also require previous experience in evaluation, competitive environment assessment, value-based pricing, price to win analyses and probability of winning. A proven track record of negotiation and closing high value contracts involving strategic business relationships. A candidate must have the following experience:Contract negotiation with GC executives, Owners, Sr. PMs, & key personnelFamiliarity with Estimating, project management, engineering functions and practicesPossess strong written and communication skillsAbility to positively influence and persuade othersA record of achievement in selling across market segments and to GC AccountsIs a disciplined, strategic thinker and can quickly develop a holistic view of Hermanson's business, building and nurturing key relationships focusing on desired outcomes, creating competitive advantage for the whole company.Professional appearance - conduct, grooming and business dress code that communicates professionalism, level of sophistication, intelligence, and credibility. Dresses to fit the business audience.This position is required to support field personnel and service our customers on projects. Depending on project requirements this may require full time presence on the site and in some cases, presence before and after the project scheduled hours. Flexibility on hours and location of work is dependent on project requirements as determined by your supervisor.This position requires the ability to walk and maintain balance over rough, icy, or muddy ground, climb stairs and ladders, work safely at heights without fear, and to work effectively while exposed to the weather for long periods.Education:Four-year University degree, preferably in engineering, architecture, or construction management, or equivalent experience.Hermanson provides great employee benefitsVery Competitive Compensation wBonusMedical, dental, vision for employees (coverage available for dependents401k retirement plan including 5% Company MatchingVacation and Sick Compensation (PTO), and Holiday Pay!Disability income protectionEmployee and dependent life insuranceGrowth & Development OpportunitiesIn-House Company Training ProgramCertificate & Tuition ReimbursementWellness ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramHermanson Co., LLP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hermanson does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.