Experienced Plumbing Estimator
Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc
- Jacksonville, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform detailed bid document review to accurately capture/solicit vendors/subs for quotes.
- Attend Pre-Bid Surveys to incorporate site conditions into the estimate.
- Perform detailed take-offs and produce estimate software reports.
- Identify, compile and submit RFI questions in a timely manner.
- Review & qualify vendor/subcontractor quotes and against bid documents to ensure accurate scope coverage at the time of the bid.
- Consult with clients, vendors, and Project Managers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Capture remaining estimating price data (i.e., management and general conditions costs)
- Perform breakout, alternate & value engineering pricing as required.
- Assist with proposal scope letters for accurate inclusions, exclusions & qualifications.
- Provide project turnover information after award.
- Assist in tracking bid status to acquire bid results.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Compute cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost-effectiveness.
- Participate in prime/general contractor bid review meetings.
- Select inclusions, exclusions & qualifications for accurate proposal scope letters.
- Provide project turnover information after award and participate in turnover meetings.
- Assist in tracking bid status to acquire bid results.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree, or HS Diploma with 5 years estimating experience, or HS Diploma with 8 years trade-related experience.
- A valid Florida Driver's License is required.
- Understands plumbing code and systems required.
- Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
- Estimating Software, Advanced Excel, Word, Outlook, and basic computer operations.
- Correct English usage, grammar, and oral communication skills.
- Determine actual project scope and cost.
- Protect the company from financial loss associated with errors or omissions.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Meet time schedules, deadlines, and plan and organize work.
- Work confidently with discretion and independently with little direction.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Have great attention to detail.
- Be well organized and reliable.
- Be comfortable working with numbers and technology.
- Multi-task with fast-paced environment.
- Win work at a reasonable profit.