Plumbing Estimator

Attend Pre-bid, Scope Review and other meetings wherever located with the clients as required.

Bid projects with enough detail to provide accurate proposals.

Establish a project approach plan for each estimate.

Must be fully versed in the reading, review and understanding of specifications as they apply to specific jobs and be able to process the information contained therein in the preparation of estimates.

Must be able to understand and make appropriate interpretations of all drawings and documents.

Must understand fully the use of drawing symbols as they relate to various systems

Must be experienced with drawing scales and the use of scale takeoff devices.

Must be able to move easily within the system and be experienced in the building of assemblies.

Aids significantly in the training of others.

Work closely with general contractors, architects, engineers and customers as required.

Must be/become familiar with local vendors and be able to communicate sufficient information (specifications, quantities, sketches) to the vendor to ensure the receipt of accurate and competitive pricing. Maintains that communication throughout the bid preparation process and forwards any addenda to the vendor.

Labor factor analysis and modification as it pertains to the estimating software.

* Note, the above list is intended to describe the general requirements expected to be performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. All team members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time.

Requirements

Education and Experiences

Starting hourly rate based off education and experience.

Minimum of 8 years’ experience as Plumbing Estimator, primarily commercial applications OR 5 years of experience as an Plumbing Foreman.

Familiarity with up-to-date plumbing estimating software.

Must be able to recognize/identify potential discrepancies and errors in documents and develop questions for timely response.

Ability to develop estimates based in various stages of design.

Expert knowledge/understanding of all plumbing work and materials used.

Capability to set up and complete an accurate takeoff and enter quantities in a neat, professional manner.

Take off all systems involved in the preparation of an estimate

Preferred Qualifications:

Bluebeam PDF software experience

Hands-on experience in the commercial plumbing field.

Familiarity with ConEst estimating software system

Salary Description

Up to $120,000.00 per year