Commercial Plumbing Design Estimator

Eastern & Central PA; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Haller Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Commercial Plumbing Design Estimator to join our Lititz, PA corporate team.

With 5–10 years in plumbing design and estimating, you will analyze blueprints and specs to prepare comprehensive bids and, when needed, generate plumbing designs and calculations for MEP projects. The role reports to the Estimating Manager and requires collaboration with owners, GCs, architects, and engineers to reach project goals while maintaining profitability and

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of plumbing trade design and estimating experience
• Ability to read blueprints, specifications, and proposals to prepare time/cost estimates
• Valid driver's license for company-related travel
• Must provide documents evidencing identity and employment eligibility (I-9)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with Bluebeam/Autodesk is a plus
• Knowledge of plumbing/gas specification, calculations and pipe sizing

Responsibilities

• Estimate MEP systems for commercial, industrial, and multi-unit projects
• Prepare cost-effective conceptual designs for design/build projects
• Sketch designs for BIM/CAD to draft or 3D model
• Prepare written proposals and communicate scope of work
• Negotiate with clients and follow up on proposals
• Meet with owners, GCs, architects, engineers to execute projects
• Collaborate with other estimators to share resources

Skills

Plumbing design & estimating

Tools

Bluebeam

Autodesk

Trimble Estimation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

About Us

Are you looking for a career with a value-driven and team-oriented company that fosters your growth? Consider joining our winning team at Haller! We provide competitive benefits, and reward performance, and are positioned to grow and thrive for years to come. Our philosophy is to enrich the lives of our team, our customers, and the communities we serve. We want our employees to enjoy coming to work every day! If Haller sounds like the right fit, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role:

We are actively in search of a seasoned Commercial Plumbing Design Estimator with 5 to 10 years of experience with estimation in the Plumbing Trade for Commercial New Construction and Renovation, who is adept at analyzing blueprints, specifications, and quotes to prepare an all-inclusive and accurate bid to join our corporate team based out of our Lititz, PA campus. This position would be responsible for estimating and (where required) generating plumbing designs, plumbing calculations, and specifying plumbing and mechanical equipment and systems for commercial, industrial, and multi-unit MEP design/build and plan/spec projects. This position reports to the Estimating Manager.

What You Will Do:

• Estimating of MEP systems on projects best suited for the growth and culture of Haller Enterprises, Inc.
• Prepare the most cost-effective conceptual designs on design/build projects that will meet the expectations of the clients and the constraints of the budgets.
• Sketching of designs to forward to BIM/CAD operators to draft or 3D model. Careful review and co-development of design documents for execution at the design development, permitting, construction, and record stages.
• Prepare written proposals and effectively communicate the proposal and scope of work to the customer.
• Negotiation and continuous follow up with clients on proposals submitted.
• Meet with owners, general contractors, architects, engineers and other project stakeholders as required for execution of project.
• Interact with counterparts to achieve individual division goals, as well as the overall success and profitability of the company.
• Work with other estimators to share resources (site visits, GC relationships, bid calendar updates)

Why You Will Love Working for Us:

• Customizable medical benefits starting on the first of the month including company paid Life Insurance, & Long-Term Disability
• Company contribution to 401(k) and HSA's
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Coverage
• Company-sponsored activities throughout the year to connect with other Haller team members
• PTO starting right away
• Outstanding company culture based on Haller's Mission/Vision/Values
• No micromanagement: Empowerment is one of our core values, and we trust you to do your job

What We Need From You:

Required:

• 5-10 years plumbing trade design and estimating experience
• Experience in understanding project blueprints, design drawings, specifications, proposals and other documentation to prepare time/cost/equipment/labor/material estimates for projects and services. Ability to visualize and execute on value-engineering of design.
• Valid Driver's License required to operate company or personal vehicle for company business.
• Must be able to present acceptable documents evidencing identity and employment authorizations per the Federal I-9 requirement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with Bluebeam or Autodesk products is a plus.
• Experience with Trimble Estimation is a plus.
• Experience with plumbing and gas specification, calculations and pipe sizing.
• Knowledge of general construction practices.
• Knowledge of the International Plumbing Code, International Building Code, and other codes relevant to plumbing and mechanical design.

As part of our standard hiring process, any candidate that is made an offer of employment must have a background check, physical evaluation, drug screening and motor vehicle record performed.