Commercial Estimator - Hydronics

PACE Supply • Oakland, CA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Overview Be a Hydronics Hero – Join PACE Supply as a Commercial Estimator! PACE Supply, a trusted leader in plumbing, hydronics, and water treatment solutions, is seeking a skilled and motivated Commercial Estimator (Hydronics) to support our expanding team. If you’re detail-oriented, driven, and ready to contribute to impactful projects, we’d love to hear from you! In this role, you will play a vital role in: Preparing accurate and competitive bids for commercial hydronics projects. Analyzing project plans and specifications to determine material and labor requirements. Collaborating with sales teams to understand project needs and ensure successful bids. Negotiating with vendors to secure the best pricing for materials. Maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of hydronics products, pricing, and industry trends. We're looking for someone who: Previous Experience with commercial hydronic products. Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Has a keen eye for detail and ensures accuracy in calculations. Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration skills. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working independently.

Requirements

• Previous Experience with commercial hydronic products.
• Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Has a keen eye for detail and ensures accuracy in calculations.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working independently.
• High school diploma (or equivalent) is preferred. A combination of education and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge for successful job performance is acceptable.
• 2 years of office administration experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• 2 years experience with commercial hydronic products is required
• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks efficiently.
• Strong focus on accuracy in data entry and document management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Willingness to work closely with team members and other departments.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in a similar role within the construction or plumbing industry.
• Familiarity with estimating practices and procedures.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of plumbing and finish materials and their applications.
• Strong computer skills, with experience in construction-related software being a plus.

Responsibilities

• Estimating Projects: Provide quotes and cost estimates for projects.
• Assist in gathering, calculating, and compiling data for bid proposal estimates.
• Perform quantity take-offs and enter data into the estimating system.
• Participate in developing project updates and bid package estimate documents.
• Maintain files of working documents for backup to estimating figures.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by the Senior Estimator.
• Vendor Interactions: Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and solicit quotes.
• Review quotes with immediate supervisor for completeness and conformance with plans and specifications.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors.
• Customer Interactions: Communicate with customers to understand project requirements.
• Provide timely and accurate estimates to customers.
• Address any customer inquiries or concerns regarding estimates.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of estimates and project details.
• Assist in monitoring preliminary estimates against actual cost data.
• Generate reports as needed for management or customers.
• Update pricing information and databases regularly.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Inside Sales team to ensure customer needs are met.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate project requirements.
• Assist in developing strategies to improve estimating processes and efficiency.

Benefits

• PACE Supply is proud to be an employee-owned corporation.
• We offer competitive wages, career pathways of growth, and excellent benefits packages that includes medical, dental, and vision care that is available to you within the first 30 days!
• We also provide our employees with life insurance, sick days, holidays, vacation, two retirement programs of 401(k) and ESOP, and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees