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Plumbing Estimator

University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors, Inc. (CA)
El Cajon, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026
University Mechanical and Engineering Contractors, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Plumbing Estimator for our Southern California offices. Backed by the strength and stability that comes with almost a century of customer care and ownership, UMEC adheres to the highest safety standards for its employees and clients. UMEC offers industry-leading building information modeling (BIM) capabilities, design/build services, sustainable solutions, commercial HVAC services, and complex mechanical and industrial system installations.

Plumbing estimator is responsible for all phases of the estimating and bidding process including preconstruction services and performing estimate takeoffs. Thorough knowledge of the mechanical construction bidding processes is required. Specific expertise with Plumbing systems serving healthcare (HCAI), hotels, student housing, laboratories, power plants, Cogeneration facilities, manufacturing facilities, clean rooms, cGMP facilities and process systems for Pharmaceutical and microelectronics facilities is desired. Ability to produce a complete detailed estimate from incomplete design documents is preferred.

Compensation Range: $80,000 to $105,000.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Note: This is not intended to be neither a detailed nor comprehensive description on any individual employee’s job content. Managers set the specific duties and responsibilities for each employee.

Bid document review, pre-bid meetings, client interface, plumbing system sizing and layout from incomplete bid documents, quantity takeoff, material, equipment and subcontractor pricing, spreadsheet input and proposal preparation. Estimates will be prepared using Autobid estimating software. Experience Autobid or other on-screen estimating software is desired. Duties also include on site and/or In-house estimating where candidate will work with professionals in design firms on design-assist and design-build projects to direct the design to meet the budget. Estimator will also interface with UMEC’s construction project teams and CAD detailing staff. Must have knowledge regarding safety, worker’s compensation, insurance and bonding, materials as it pertains to bidding requirements. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Computer Skills

Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, Bluebeam, MS Outlook, and Autobid piping estimating systems.

Required Attributes

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

  • Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Maintain a professional manner in actions and appearance when representing UMEC.
  • Must prioritize in a fast paced multi-task environment with organization skills.
  • Must have demonstrated ability to perform basic business mathematical functions.
  • Must work with minimal supervision.
  • Must effectively manage time and details.
  • Must interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Must have organizational skills in handling & archiving technical data.
  • Must comply with all operating policies, procedures, plans, and programs.

Prefer a minimum of 3-5 years mechanical construction experience and proficiency in the preparation of large and complex bid proposals of all types.

JOB LOCATION

This is not a remote position, but you are able to work at either our San Diego or Anaheim office location.

Language Skills

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, vendors, and suppliers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Note: 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Note: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Salary : $80,000 - $105,000

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