What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumbing Estimator- Commercial Construction position at Rogers Mechanical Contractors?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Responsibilities (List is not inclusive)
Full-time
Description
Job Responsibilities (List is not inclusive)
- Resolve all pricing options and target the appropriate price for the project.
- Identify areas for training with estimators and interns.
- Gather information from local government and private entities that may affect project (i.e., permits, hearings, etc.).
- Assist in leading addendum log and documents from customers/clients.
- Complete quantity takeoffs and summations of materials.
- Solicit trade partners, obtain bid estimates, and time projections for preparing vendor proposal comparisons and estimate summary sheets.
- Provide assistance to data input into estimating software program(s).
- Build Project Estimates.
- Prepare, organize, and coordinate Request for Proposal documents.
- Prepare, and coordinate schedules, utilizing schedule information to estimate General Contractor’s and other scheduled items.
- Participate in plan and estimate review meetings, other project review meetings, and site investigations, as needed.
- Solicit new bidders when needed and obtain necessary documents for inclusion in future projects.
- Capture historical cost data and perform archive filing.
- Assists in providing details for order entry, drafting, production and layout of orders received.
- Corresponds and contacts sales reps to obtain missing info, recommends change or substitution to improve cost, delivery, or product.
- Interprets customer requirements and prepares and revises quotations based upon takeoffs, emails, and specifications.
- Interacts with sales reps and internal personnel to provide accurate bidding.
- Works from emails, takeoffs, drawings, bid forms, verbal and written requests to prepare quotes.
- Reports directly to the department supervisor.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
- Provides technical product support to designers and customers as related to the quotes.
- Possess strong mathematical and computer skills. Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
- Ability to breakdown construction operations into a logical sequence of activities.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to professionally communicate the basis for individual work product when in a highly fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Must be willing to travel as needed.
- Candidates must possess a strong work ethic.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal skills.
- Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
- High school diploma or GED Required. Bachelor’s Degree Construction Management, Administration preferred.
- Minimum 1 to 2 years of estimating experience preferred.
