Estimator - Plumbing

MSS Solutions•Charlotte, NC

14h•Onsite

About The Position

MSS Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced Estimator – Plumbing to contribute to estimating, bidding, vendor and subcontractor proposal review, and purchasing processes. The role develops detailed quantity take-offs, bid packages, subcontractor scopes of work, equipment takeoffs, and equipment submittals. It also provides technical support to managers and project managers and helps develop facility-related solutions that meet customer building-system design and installation requirements. The Estimator reviews construction plans, evaluates project needs and constraints, coordinates equipment, controls, services, selection and pricing, and works with managers, project managers, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers to develop and review proposals and submittals. The position helps determine proposal pricing and selling strategy, resolve scope deviations, develop project fulfillment schedules, and review contract terms using standard templates when applicable. Work is performed in an office environment with air conditioning and bright lights. The position requires occasional lifting of 25 pounds and frequent lifting or carrying of 5–10 pounds.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in the plumbing industry; 10 years preferred.
At least 3 years of estimating experience.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, construction plans, and specifications.
Understanding of plumbing principles and concepts, and ability to perform calculations.
Strong communication skills.
Strong work ethic.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Must successfully pass a background check and drug test; random drug testing is required.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting 25 pounds occasionally and 5–10 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

10 years of experience in the plumbing industry.

Responsibilities

Participate in estimating, bidding, vendor and subcontractor proposal review, and purchasing processes.
Develop detailed quantity take-offs.
Develop bid packages and subcontractor contract scopes of work, evaluate subcontractor bids, and issue contracts.
Collect project data and compare it with the office’s capabilities.
Perform new equipment takeoffs and prepare equipment submittals.
Assist managers and project managers with technical support.
Review construction plans and address project requirements, needs, constraints, and responsibilities to meet customer facility requirements.
Develop facility-related solutions for customer problems and determine building-system design and installation requirements.
Develop, evaluate, and discuss possible solutions with managers, project managers, subcontractors, suppliers, and/or customers.
Coordinate selection and pricing, and integrate equipment, controls, and services for each project.
Prepare, finalize, and review preliminary and/or final proposals and submittals.
Help the manager determine proposal pricing and selling strategy.
Resolve major scope deviations with the team after Project Scope Validation.
Help the manager develop the project fulfillment schedule with the project team.
Prepare and review contract terms and conditions using standard contract templates when applicable.
Work with team members to obtain appropriate expertise to meet customer needs.
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the company.