Job Description

The Estimator will assist the Vice-President of Sales by preparing accurate estimates and supporting various tasks related to project planning and execution. This role requires interaction with architects, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors, while maintaining a professional demeanor and safeguarding the company's reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the supervisor in preparing estimates, attending meetings, and executing design and build project plans.
• Compile estimates as instructed.
• Comply with bid deadlines appropriately.
• Interact professionally with architects, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors.
• Maintain current knowledge of plumbing and piping industry standards, practices, and codes.
• Stay updated on standards, practices, codes, and fee schedules of the appropriate authority having jurisdiction.
• Utilize computer software programs such as Accubid, Quick Pen, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and ComputerEase effectively.
• Maintain discretion regarding the company’s estimating methods, personnel wages, overhead, profit, and other company practices and strategies.
• Ensure confidentiality of discussions with company personnel.
• Cultivate and maintain positive, professional, honest, and hardworking relationships with customers, contractors, and company personnel.

Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, with formal training in the plumbing trade.
• Preferably five (5) years of experience as a journeyperson, including two (2) years in commercial/industrial plumbing construction.
• Possess necessary tools for the tasks and duties of a Journeyman.
• General knowledge and skills in plumbing/hydronic heating trades and working in commercial/industrial construction.
• Ability to supervise and manage a crew, follow schedules, coordinate materials, labor, and hours to complete projects on time and within budget, and produce a quality product with no safety violations or accidents.
• Physically capable of performing manual labor for extended periods.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills to interact with customers and employees, read reports, and follow instructions.
• Capable of strenuous physical activity, including walking, carrying, reaching, bending, and lifting materials up to 100 pounds.Ability to work in all weather conditions and maintain a good driving record.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding company personnel issues, customer relations, financial information, and business practices.
• Above-average mathematical and communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and ComputerEase.
• Maintain professional and positive relationships with customers and employees.
• Maintain a clean, well-groomed appearance (business casual).
• Abide by Company Drug, Safety, and Harassment Policies.
• Well-organized, logical thinker, attentive to detail, and able to function under pressure.
• Prioritize tasks effectively and offer constructive opinions.
• Capable of supervising and evaluating assistants.
• Loyal to the company's goals, vision, and financial well-being.
• Enthusiastic team member willing to contribute to achieving team goals.