What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumbing Estimator Commercial Construction position at Ackerman Plumbing?
Plumbing Estimator Commercial Construction
Are you looking for a collaborative work environment with excellent benefits? Do you want to take your construction estimation career to the next level? Do you geek out on plumbing? If this is what you are missing in your career look no further, Ackerman Plumbing is the company for you!
Who We Are:
Since 1946 Our family-owned and operated business is now four generations strong, and provides leading plumbing expertise to commercial plumbing projects, from hospitals and hotels to schools and art museums. The business began as Ackerman & Huebsch Inc., where the company’s slogan, “World’s Greatest Plumbers’ originated.
Location: Sarasota, Florida
What We Offer You:
Are you looking for a collaborative work environment with excellent benefits? Do you want to take your construction estimation career to the next level? Do you geek out on plumbing? If this is what you are missing in your career look no further, Ackerman Plumbing is the company for you!
Who We Are:
Since 1946 Our family-owned and operated business is now four generations strong, and provides leading plumbing expertise to commercial plumbing projects, from hospitals and hotels to schools and art museums. The business began as Ackerman & Huebsch Inc., where the company’s slogan, “World’s Greatest Plumbers’ originated.
Location: Sarasota, Florida
What We Offer You:
- Competitive Salary
- Hybrid Work Schedule Available
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Excellent Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
- The Latest Technology
- Ongoing Training and Career Advancement
- Produce hand or digital material, equipment and fixture takeoff utilizing Quote Express software.
- Commercial plumbing estimator capable of generating material and labor take-offs and creating accurate cost estimates for bidding projects in various construction markets. Markets include education, institutional, retail, hotel, corrections, government use, process piping, waste and water treatment, and commercial buildings.
- Identify, communicate and coordinate the scope of work to request pricing from subcontractors and vendors.
- Evaluate bids received for completeness and compliance.
- Price materials and estimate labor extending detail cost estimates in Microsoft Excel.
- Have a minimum of 5 years’ as a Commercial Plumbing Estimator and/or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
- Requires ability to comprehend engineer’s specifications and be able to read and interpret construction drawings including Architectural, Mechanical and Plumbing layout.
- Requires a complete understanding of the variety of methodologies for pipe joining, included but not limited to screwed, flanged, MJ, grooved, welded, braised and soldered joints, compression fittings, various types of fusion systems.
- Absolutely must have strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with team members, vendors and customers.
- Perform estimating duties from time of project introduction to beginning of construction including the following:
- Create and maintain organized estimate files
- Develop a full understanding of the project scope per bid documents.
- Solicit pricing from subcontractors, vendors and suppliers to ensure a complete and accurate bid.
- Attend site visits when and if possible.
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Salary : $80,000 - $95,000
