Plumbing Estimator

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Recruiting For Less – Our client, a Newfoundland NJ based residential HVAC & Plumbing install/service company, is looking for a Plumbing Estimator to join their growing team.

Responsibilities include:
• Complete plumbing cost estimates for new projects.
• Identifying labor, material and time requirements.
• Estimate equipment and manpower required to accomplish each project.
• Obtain and manage material quotes for estimates and ongoing projects.
• Prepare complete bid proposals for projects.
• Ensure effective communication with clients and timely submission of bid proposals.
• Follow up on submitted bid proposals with clients and communicate feedback to upper management.
• Manage and maintain relationships with material vendors.
• Prepare job start up packages complete with final estimating files and construction drawings set.
• Prepare change order estimates for active projects as requested by project managers.
• Manage multiple bid estimates and maintain bid files and drawings.
• Perform historical cost vs estimate comparison analysis for various projects.
• Verify, manage, and approve vendor invoices.

Desired Personal Qualities:
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Ability to work well in a team and effectively communicate both with material vendors and clients.
• Ability to work under tight and changing deadlines.
• Problem solving and get-it-done attitude.
• Entrepreneurial approach.

Qualifications:
• 3-5 years of experience in estimating plumbing projects.
• Knowledge of plumbing work and knowledge of plumbing materials.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specs.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, benefits