Commercial Plumbing Estimator

Description

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Free Medical 100% company paid base plan for all employees!
• HSA *Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 401K
• Paid Time Off with Pay (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Wellness Incentives * Learning and Career Advancement Training
• Apprenticeship Programs and More!

The Senior Plumbing Estimator will be responsible for estimating, planning, organizing, and working closely with the Plumbing Department Manager and Estimating Department.

Job Responsibilities :

• Assist Plumbing Department Manager and our Estimating Department in selecting projects to bid.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and addendums.
• Prepare and communicate requests for information to clarify the project scope during the estimating process.
• Evaluate the most efficient methods of installation and material usage to minimize projected costs / bids.
• Use Quote Express estimating program or approved substitute program.
• Prepare competitive bids as required (bid forms, budgets, etc ) to meet the project’s needs.
• Make notes or clarifications on Contract / field drawing to assist Plumbing Department Manager, Superintendent, and Foremen with installations.
• Review with Plumbing Superintendent the job estimate and takeoff as to when to mobilize project, material, and manpower requirements.
• Prepare Fixture Package purchase orders and subcontracts after scoping out / negotiating with the different parties for the best pricing.
• Conduct and / or attend turnover meetings for contracted projects and provide budgetary information and defined scope to the operations group.
• Coordinate with Drafting Department when CAD / Shop Drawings are needed, to help avoid conflicts with other in-house trades.
• Attend monthly department meetings if requested; including Pre-bid meetings, Estimating weekly meetings, Closeout meetings to review the outcome of projects and compare estimates to actual costs.
• Along with Department Manager explore new areas to expand Department revenue.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with potential clients and designers.
• Attend professional organization meetings and activities to promote business for B&I.
• Other miscellaneous duties as requested by Plumbing Department Manager.

Minimum Requirements :

• Must have a minimum of Ten (10) years of Commercial Plumbing Estimating experience.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings and sketches.
• Possess full knowledge and understanding of all Plumbing products, equipment, and installation procedures.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Safety Awareness :

B & I Contractors, Inc., makes safety a priority for all roles. As such this role may contain certain PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) necessary and required in the performance of certain tasks.

It is the responsibility of the incumbent in the role to ensure they have received all appropriate safety protective equipment and commits to use of same when performing in the role.

Physical Requirements :

Must be able to see well (either naturally or with correction; must be able to hear and speak clearly with professional standard grammar.

Must use hands, fingers, arms, and legs fully; kneel, crouch and crawl; climb and balance on ladders and scaffolds; climb stairs, reach overhead, push, pull, lift, stoop.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, with assistance.