Plumbing Estimator

Who You Will Be Working For
A full-service, family-owned, and operated plumbing contractor providing comprehensive plumbing solutions for residential and commercial projects.

What They Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Supplemental insurance options
• Weekly paychecks

Where You Will Work

• You will work in the office located in Jupiter, FL, and report to job sites as necessary.

When You Will Work

• Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

What You Will Do
As a Plumbing Estimator, you will be responsible for estimating and managing plumbing and gas jobs across residential, commercial, and large-scale construction projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Focus on estimating small plumbing and gas service jobs, as well as small to large renovations.
• Assist with large ground-up construction estimating.
• Reach out to customers to gather scope details and provide estimates based on leads from the estimating supervisor.
• Perform pre-bid site visits and scope change site visits to incorporate field conditions into the estimates.
• Develop detailed scopes of work and create cost estimates covering labor, materials, subcontractors, and equipment in Excel.
• Write formal proposals with detailed scopes, exclusions, pricing, and job timelines.
• Collaborate with the estimating supervisor to review bids before submission.
• Provide project turnover information, including material take-offs and project documentation, to the operations team after a project award.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and team members to resolve issues and provide further cost estimates.

What Is Required

• A minimum of 1 year of experience as an Estimator in the plumbing trade or a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field with 5 years of experience in the plumbing trade.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings, including plumbing, mechanical, and architectural layouts.
• A willingness to learn computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Bluebeam or similar software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, vendors, and clients.
• Must be at least 25 years of age and hold a valid Florida Driver’s License, with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understand plumbing code and systems.
• Proficient in modern office practices.
• Willingness to learn estimating software, and Microsoft Office with Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to accurately determine project scope and cost.
• Ability to protect the company from financial loss due to errors or omissions.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.