Position Summary: Responsible for estimation and takeoffs of plumbing jobs. The individual should have a good understanding of all aspects of mechanical contracting and be able to communicate effectively with contractors, designers, owners and job-site personnel, representing TP Mechanical Contractors in a professional manner. Overall responsibility will be to manage the estimating team for the region and to assist in other regions when requested.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Reading and understanding project specifications and drawings.
- Provide project material takeoffs and pricing.
- Attends project site surveys and walks.
- Ability to obtain quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Must stay current with all estimating software and attend training as needed and/or required.
- Provides the VP of Estimating quantitative material take-offs and inputs information into spreadsheets.
- Ensures smooth and timely estimates.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience required:
- 5 years experience in commercial plumbing, heating, and/or fire protection estimating, or completion of approved apprenticeship program and 3 years experience as a Journeyman.
- 3-5 years prior estimating experience.
- Trimble Viewpoint and/or Quick Pen, Autodesk Est-MEP, and QuoteSoft experience
Job Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Knowledge of general plumbing and piping installation.
- Good math ability.
- Good computer skills (knowledgeable with Microsoft Excel).
- Detail oriented.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Estimation and/or Quicken experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate on a professional level in front of peers, co-workers and customers.
- Ability to conduct scope reviews with clients/customers.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Journeyman Plumber license or equivalent experience
- Journeyman HVAC license or equivalent experience
Physical Requirements:
- Eyesight correctable to 20/50
- Capable of job site tours, climbing ladders and on/off equipment, etc.
Special Requirements: