Plumbing Project Manager/Estimator

Project Manager/Estimator – Plumbing

Sheet Metal Inc. (SMI) is a full-service mechanical contractor that has served all of Alaska since 1972. From our shop at 6517 Arctic Spur Rd in Anchorage, we provide HVAC, plumbing and heating, building automation controls, certified air and hydronic balancing, custom sheet metal and steel fabrication, remote service and maintenance, and fire damper inspections.

We are hiring a Plumbing Project Manager/Estimator to lead commercial plumbing projects from preconstruction through completion. You will own project execution, budgets, schedules, and coordination of field crews, subcontractors, and vendors. You will also prepare detailed estimates and support bids for plan-and-spec and design-build projects.

The ideal candidate combines strong leadership and project management skills with a thorough understanding of plumbing systems, construction processes, and cost estimating, so the work is delivered safely, to a high standard, on time and within budget.

Project Management

·        Plan, organize, and oversee project execution to ensure adherence to schedules and budgets.

·        Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, and vendors, and communicate effectively with clients, engineers, and other stakeholders.

·        Monitor project progress, identify risks, and resolve issues to maintain schedules and prevent delays.

·        Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

·        Track and manage project budgets, reconcile costs, manage change orders, and prepare project cost and progress reports.

·        Oversee procurement and coordinate long-lead materials and equipment to support project schedules.

·        Develop critical path job schedules and evaluate long-lead procurement needs.

·        Collaborate with clients, engineers, and stakeholders to align project objectives, timelines, and budgets.

·        Contribute to design management, constructability reviews, and coordination efforts.

Estimating

·        Prepare detailed cost estimates through plan analysis and quantity take-offs.

·        Develop conceptual estimates based on preliminary design documents.

·        Manage the subcontractor solicitation process, qualify subcontractor proposals, and negotiate scopes of work.

·        Create and itemize department-specific scopes and prepare comprehensive bid packages.

·        Perform value engineering and alternative analyses to optimize project costs and efficiency.

·        Track cost variances between progress estimate updates and reconcile final estimates.

·        Analyze historical project data to improve accuracy and efficiency in future estimates.

Required

·        Minimum 10 years of commercial mechanical plumbing construction experience, including project management and estimating, with a strong background in both plan-and-spec and design-build projects.

·        Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

·        Strong proficiency in plumbing project management, budgeting, scheduling, and cost estimating.

·        In-depth understanding of construction processes, value engineering, cost control, and project scheduling.

·        Knowledge of plumbing and piping installation.

·        Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders.

·        Excellent analytical, technical, writing, and interpersonal skills that show you can organize, schedule, direct, control, and manage construction projects and personnel.

·        Proficient with computers, a Windows-based operating environment, Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.

·        Leadership, problem-solving, and excellent time and self-management skills, plus a strong work ethic, a goal-oriented approach, and industry knowledge.

·        Valid Alaska driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Preferred

·        Experience with FastEST or similar estimating software.

·        Competitive wages and salaries

·        Full medical coverage (medical, dental, and vision) for you and your family

·        401(k)

·        Bonus structures

·        Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

·        Company vehicle or vehicle reimbursement

Pay range: $100K to $145K DOE

Location: Anchorage, AK (on-site)

Employment type: Full-time, non-union

Apply through LinkedIn or visit https://www.sheetmetalinc.com/career-opportunities/ Questions? Call 907-569-6909.

Field

Suggestion

Job title

Project Manager/Estimator – Plumbing (alt. for search: "Plumbing Project Manager/Estimator")

Company

Sheet Metal Inc. (link to SMI company page)

Workplace type

On-site

Job location

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Employment type

Full-time (non-union position)

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Job function

Project Management; Construction (LinkedIn allows up to 3 – e.g., Project Management, Engineering)

Industry

Construction / Specialty Trade Contractors

Skills to tag

Construction Estimating, Project Management, Plumbing, Bluebeam, Value Engineering, Scheduling (all from the JD)

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Question

Response type / ideal answer

Must-have?

1

How many years of commercial plumbing construction experience do you have?

Numeric – ideal answer: 10

Yes (must-have)

2

How many years of commercial plumbing estimating experience do you have?

Numeric – ideal answer: 10

No (preferred)

3

Do you have a valid Alaska driver's license?

Yes/No – ideal: Yes

Yes (must-have)

4

Are you willing to work on-site in Anchorage, Alaska?

Yes/No – ideal: Yes

Yes (must-have)

5

Have you used FastEST or similar estimating software?

Yes/No – ideal: Yes

No (preferred)