Plumbing Estimator

Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc•Longwood, FL

About The Position

Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc. is hiring a Experienced Plumbing Estimator! Join an award-winning company that values people and is passionate about making a difference. Don't wait any longer to join our CES Team today! The Plumbing Estimator analyzes blueprints, specifications, quotations & existing site conditions when necessary to thoroughly & accurately determine the time, cost, & labor of projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, or HS Diploma with 5 years estimating experience, or HS Diploma with 8 years trade-related experience.
A valid Florida Driver's License is required.
Understands plumbing code and systems required.
Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Estimating Software, Advanced Excel, Word, Outlook, and basic computer operations.
Correct English usage, grammar, and oral communication skills.
Determine actual project scope and cost.
Protect the company from financial loss associated with errors or omissions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Meet time schedules, deadlines, and plan and organize work.
Work confidently with discretion and independently with little direction.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Have great attention to detail.
Be well organized and reliable.
Be comfortable working with numbers and technology.
Multi-task with fast-paced environment.
Win work at a reasonable profit.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed bid document review to accurately capture/solicit vendors/subs for quotes.
Attend Pre-Bid Surveys to incorporate site conditions into the estimate.
Perform detailed take-offs and produce estimate software reports.
Identify, compile and submit RFI questions in a timely manner.
Review & qualify vendor/subcontractor quotes and against bid documents to ensure accurate scope coverage at the time of the bid.
Consult with clients, vendors, and Project Managers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
Capture remaining estimating price data (i.e., management and general conditions costs)
Perform breakout, alternate & value engineering pricing as required.
Assist with proposal scope letters for accurate inclusions, exclusions & qualifications.
Provide project turnover information after award.
Assist in tracking bid status to acquire bid results.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Compute cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost-effectiveness.
Participate in prime/general contractor bid review meetings.
Select inclusions, exclusions & qualifications for accurate proposal scope letters.
Provide project turnover information after award and participate in turnover meetings.
Assist in tracking bid status to acquire bid results.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.