Commercial Plumbing Estimator

• Industry Leader: As Florida’s fastest growing mechanical contractor, we specialize in large-scale commercial projects.
• Continuous Development: Benefit from our NCCER-certified in-house and online training that equips you with the skills needed to advance in your career.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy employer-paid health insurance, accrued vacation, and sick time, along with a wellness reimbursement program to support your overall well-being.
• Retirement Benefits: We are a 100% employee owned company with an ESOP. You can also participate in our 401(k) plan with company match and explore post-tax Roth IRA options to secure your financial future.
• Established Legacy: Join a team of over 1000 employees contributing to our success since 1960, with a proven track record of excellence in mechanical contracting.

The Senior Plumbing Estimator will be responsible for estimating, planning, organizing, and working closely with the Plumbing Department Manager and Estimating Department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist Plumbing Department Manager and our Estimating Department in selecting projects to bid.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and addendums.
• Prepare and communicate requests for information to clarify the project scope during the estimating process.
• Evaluate the most efficient methods of installation and material usage to minimize projected costs/bids.
• Use “Quote Express” estimating program or approved substitute program.
• Prepare competitive bids as required (bid forms, budgets, etc…) to meet the project’s needs.
• Make notes or clarifications on Contract/ field drawing to assist Plumbing Department Manager, Superintendent, and Foremen with installations.
• Review with Plumbing Superintendent the job estimate and takeoff as to when to mobilize project, material, and manpower requirements.
• Prepare Fixture Package purchase orders and subcontracts after scoping out/negotiating with the different parties for the best pricing.
• Conduct and/or attend turnover meetings for contracted projects and provide budgetary information and defined scope to the operations group.
• Coordinate with Drafting Department when CAD/Shop Drawings are needed, to help avoid conflicts with other in-house trades.
• Attend monthly department meetings if requested; including Pre-bid meetings, Estimating weekly meetings, Closeout meetings to review the outcome of projects and compare estimates to actual costs.
• Along with Department Manager explore new areas to expand Department revenue.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with potential clients and designers.
• Attend professional organization meetings and activities to promote business for B&I.
• Other miscellaneous duties as requested by Plumbing Department Manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of Ten (10) years of Commercial Plumbing Estimating experience.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings and sketches.
• Possess full knowledge and understanding of all Plumbing products, equipment, and installation procedures.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Safety Awareness:
B & I Contractors, Inc., makes safety a priority for all roles. As such this role may contain certain PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) necessary and required in the performance of certain tasks. It is the responsibility of the incumbent in the role to ensure they have received all appropriate safety protective equipment and commits to use of same when performing in the role.

Physical Requirements:  

Must be able to see well (either naturally or with correction; must be able to hear and speak clearly with professional standard grammar.
Must use hands, fingers, arms, and legs fully; kneel, crouch and crawl; climb and balance on ladders and scaffolds; climb stairs, reach overhead, push, pull, lift, stoop.

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