Plumbing Construction Estimator
About The Position
System Service & Engineering is looking for a driven Plumbing Construction Estimator to deliver accurate, competitive estimates for commercial plumbing and medical gas projects. In this role, you’ll review drawings and specs, build detailed cost breakdowns, and manage multiple bids in a fast-paced environment. You’ll collaborate with project managers, engineers, and vendors, while supporting value engineering and cost-saving initiatives. If you’re detail-oriented, organized, and thrive under deadlines, this is your chance to make a real impact on project success and profitability.
Requirements
- Experience in Commercial Plumbing and Medical Gas Estimating.
- Field experience in plumbing and medical gas system installation.
- Experience with digital takeoff software.
- Experience with CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software.
- Experience with plumbing and medical gas codes.
- Excellent analytical and mathematical skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
- Experience with Outlook, Excel, Word and PDF documents.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed material takeoffs for commercial plumbing and medical gas systems.
- Deliver estimates that support company revenue goals and profit margins.
- Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and meet bid deadlines.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
- Review drawings, specifications, and addenda to ensure complete scope coverage.
- Develop accurate, detailed cost breakdowns for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor services for commercial plumbing and medical gas systems.
- Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
- Provide input on value engineering and cost-saving measures to enhance project efficiency and profitability.
- Ability to develop a scope of work, provide budgetary pricing and design assist based on customer needs.
- Maintain accurate records of estimates, bid documents, and project correspondence.
- Maintain an organized database of bid results for future pricing.
- Conduct site visits to assess existing conditions and gather necessary data for accurate estimating.
- Prepare and present detailed bid proposals.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Reliable, strong work ethic and accountability.
- Work closely with estimators, project managers, engineers, and clients to clarify project requirements and address any concerns.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family covered, including free preventative care and affordable prescription options
- Life and disability insurance: Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage, with options to enhance your benefits
- Retirement Savings 401(k) plan with a generous company match to help secure your future, with immediate vesting
- Paid Time Off: Enjoy holidays and a PTO plan that grows with your years of service
- Opportunities for Career Advancement and Professional Development: We provide education assistance to help grow your skills and career
- Extra Perks: Flexible spending accounts, employee discounts and 24/7 confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
