Plumbing Estimator

Team Kline • Waukee, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plumbing Estimator is responsible for assessing project timelines, researching market prices for materials and equipment, and communicate with clients to define project scopes. The role also focuses on improving cost-estimating procedures to minimize discrepancies between estimated and actual costs. If you’re passionate about your career, and want to take it to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to interpret blueprints
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at a time
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints to determine materials needed for project completion
• Identify the quantity, type, and cost of materials and fixtures needed for projects, as well as labor requirements
• Assess the potential profitability of projects to assist management with bidding decisions
• Provide actionable solutions to enhance project profitability
• Complete and submit competitive project bids in line with established guidelines
• Evaluate labor and material costs to determine the feasibility of in-house construction versus subcontracting
• Attend pre-bid meetings and oversee pre-con meetings with project managers and field foreman for effective project handoff
• Assist in managing project change orders as needed
• Maintain ongoing communication with project managers and conduct post-project reviews for continuous improvement

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans. Team Kline covers long term disability 100%.
• 401k with a company match, plus our amazing Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!
• Company paid holidays, and up to five weeks of paid time off!
• Accredited on-site apprenticeship partnered with Hawkeye Community College for Electrical and HVAC, and ABC of Iowa for plumbing apprenticeships. Career advancement and career development opportunities
• Company outings, opportunities to win cash prizes, and a team environment like no other.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed