Commercial Plumbing Sales/ Estimator

J. F. Ahern Co.•Milwaukee, WI

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Looking for a company that values your skills, respects your contributions, and gives you the tools to thrive? With more than 145 years as a family-owned business, we’ve built a reputation as one of the best mechanical and fire protection contractors in the country. We pride ourselves on delivering unmatched quality and innovation while providing you with job stability, opportunities for career progression, and support. We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Plumbing Sales/ Estimator located in Milwaukee, WI. How you will contribute: Leverage your persuasion and relationship management skills through developing and growing a customer base focused on plumbing construction projects. Apply your estimating abilities through performing preliminary estimates for projects. You will review bid requests and gather drawings/specs, build estimates, and prepare proposals. You will be responsible for providing timely and accurate estimates within the specifications and customer requirements of each project. The Construction Sales Representative is a technical expert and is, therefore, a key participant in bid/no bid decisions, in partnership with management. You will spend your time meeting with customers establishing/maintaining relationships and generating sales; estimating plumbing projects; and handling transitions to the project management team. Ahern offers the support of subject matter experts in the area of design and estimating for more challenging projects. You will have the ability to influence the financial performance of Milwaukee, WI regional work while assuming an active role in managing plumbing projects in conjunction with a Designer and Ahern’s field plumbing talent.

Requirements

Sales and estimating skills with plumbing related projects.
Knowledge of plumbing codes.
Basic understanding of design.
Basic understanding of how to put together a disciplined estimate.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Developing and growing a customer base focused on plumbing construction projects.
Performing preliminary estimates for projects.
Reviewing bid requests and gathering drawings/specs.
Building estimates and preparing proposals.
Providing timely and accurate estimates within the specifications and customer requirements of each project.
Participating in bid/no bid decisions.
Meeting with customers to establish/maintain relationships and generate sales.
Estimating plumbing projects.
Handling transitions to the project management team.
Influencing the financial performance of regional work.
Managing plumbing projects in conjunction with a Designer and field plumbing talent.