Commercial Estimator

Description

We are currently seeking a motivated Commercial Estimator to join our team within our Commercial Division!

Join us in the wholesale plumbing supply distribution business! Celebrating our 70th anniversary, Pacific Plumbing Supply is a progressive, employee driven, family owned and family friendly business. We offer an exciting opportunity to start a long term career!

We take pride in our employees, train, pay a fair wage, and provide full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a robust 401k retirement plan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times and epitomize the Company’s Core Values
• Communicate by phone and in person with commercial customers to assist with quotes and daily sales.
• Create accurate customer quotations by gathering proposals and related documents, and by reading and interpreting plans, blueprints and project specifications.
• Compute costs by material, shipping costs and time requirements.
• Quote current product lines we represent whenever appropriate and possible.
• Ensure attention to detail and accuracy in producing quotes for customers by assuring submittals match, resolving discrepancies, and by analyzing results.
• Ensure required paperwork is completed accurately; including coding, costing and pricing; and that all administrative, accounting and credit related procedures are strictly observed.
• Maintain weekly bid log on the portal or on Management/Sales shared file to allow follow up on bids. 
• Review and produce revised quotes and submittals as needed.
• Maintain technical knowledge by reviewing technical publications, attending product knowledge meetings and educational workshops, as approved.
• Establish and maintain good customer relations.
• Maintain neat, clean and professional appearance.
• Exercise safety at all times.
• Work with all department staff to request or offer assistance to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by management.
• Contribute professionally to the efforts of the branch at all times.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Three (3) years of Estimating experience preferred
• Knowledge of plumbing products and supplies, fixtures and faucets, and drainage and piping systems; both residential and commercial preferred.
• Proficient in basic computer programs such as Excel, Word and Outlook and order entry systems.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints and specifications
• Ability to be responsive to customer needs.  This includes great customer service, attention to detail and daily follow through on all quotations.
• Ability to research customer requests using resources such as vendors and the Internet.
• Effective organization and prioritization skills. 
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to multi-task and meet established deadlines.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Excellent temperament and communication skills while interfacing with both, customers and employees, in a friendly and professional manner-on the telephone and in person.
• Ability to problem solve and work through stressful situations.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.