Plumbing Estimator- Commercial Construction

Description

• Gather information from local government and private entities that may affect project (i.e., permits, hearings, etc.).
• Solicit trade partners, obtain bid estimates, and time projections for preparing vendor proposal comparisons and estimate summary sheets
• Capture historical cost data and perform archive filing.
• Identify areas for training with estimators and interns
• Resolve all pricing options and target the appropriate price for the project
• Build Project Estimates.
• Assists in providing details for order entry, drafting, production and layout of orders received.
• Assist in leading addendum log and documents from customers/clients.
• Complete quantity takeoffs and summations of materials.
• Solicit new bidders when needed and obtain necessary documents for inclusion in future projects.
• Provide assistance to data input into estimating software program(s).
• Provides technical product support to designers and customers as related to the quotes.
• Participate in plan and estimate review meetings, other project review meetings, and site investigations, as needed.
• Prepare, and coordinate schedules, utilizing schedule information to estimate General Contractor’s and other scheduled items.
• Prepare, organize, and coordinate Request for Proposal documents.
• Interacts with sales reps and internal personnel to provide accurate bidding.
• Interprets customer requirements and prepares and revises quotations based upon takeoffs, emails, and specifications.
• Corresponds and contacts sales reps to obtain missing info, recommends change or substitution to improve cost, delivery, or product.

Requirements

• Candidates must possess a strong work ethic.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to professionally communicate the basis for individual work product when in a highly fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done.
• Works from emails, takeoffs, drawings, bid forms, verbal and written requests to prepare quotes.
• Must be willing to travel as needed.
• High school diploma or GED Required. Bachelor’s Degree Construction Management, Administration preferred.
• Ability to breakdown construction operations into a logical sequence of activities.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of estimating experience preferred.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal skills.
• Possess strong mathematical and computer skills. Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance