Plumbing Estimator

Position Overview

The role of the Plumbing Estimator is to estimate the amount of material, equipment and labor necessary for all construction projects. The Estimator works with blueprints to prepare a complete list of all job costs.

Essential Job Functions

• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Work with design
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers
• Other duties, as needed

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in construction/ plumbing estimation.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and industry standards.
• In-depth knowledge of construction industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and client meetings as required.

Working Conditions

Environment

• Office environment with occasional interruptions
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Evening and/or early morning, and/or weekend and holiday hours periodically
• Ability to work remote with management approval

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time, including long periods of sitting, keyboard entry, use of office equipment, use of computer monitor
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate
• Be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust
• May require physical effort and cardiac endurance while reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, balancing, bending, leaning, kneeling, walking, and climbing
• Carrying supplies, up to 25 lbs.

GEM is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.