Estimator

R.T. Moore; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short- & long-term disability

Accrued PTO

Paid holidays

401(K)

Profit sharing

Well-lit indoor office

Job summary

R.T. Moore in Indianapolis is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate multi-family estimates and proposals for projects nationwide in the plumbing and mechanical trades. You will build estimates in Fly sheet and ensure alignment with job requirements.

Responsibilities include reviewing estimates with the VP of Business Development, pursuing new opportunities, and coordinating with project engineers pre-start to ensure submittals are accurate and templates are ready for builders.

Qualifications

• Clear, effective communications skills—written and verbal.
• Intermediate mathematical abilities.
• Aptitude for prioritizing and coordinating tasks.
• Independent and proactive problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Accurately estimate and sell all multi-family work.
• Build estimates in Fly sheet; align proposals with job requirements.
• Proactively suggest VE opportunities to customers.
• Routinely review estimates with VP of Business Development.
• Meet with customers to review proposals.
• Audit contracts and markup scope for accuracy.
• Assist inside project engineers/pre-start with submittals.
• Transition project to pre-start with complete information.
• Search for new projects via news, networks and referrals.
• Establish strong relationships with customers.
• Lead liaison between contractor and RTMC during preconstruction.

Skills

Clear communications

Math proficiency

Task prioritization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Data entry

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

5 years field experience (plumbing/HVAC)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Come join our team as an Estimator!

The Multifamily Estimators are critical to providing accurate estimates and proposals for all projects. This position fuels the pursuit of new business opportunities for all RTMC Multifamily Divisions nationwide for both the plumbing and mechanical trades.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately estimate and sell all multi-family work
• Correctly build estimate in Fly sheet; build proposals to match Fly and job requirements
• Proactively suggest VE opportunities to customer
• Routinely review estimate with VP of Business Development
• Periodically meet with customers to review proposals once developed
• Rigorously audit contracts and markup scope; send contracts to appropriate stakeholders for review
• Readily assist inside project engineers/pre-start with submittals, ensuring accuracy of items submitted
• Smoothly transition project to pre-start by thoroughly providing all information requested on the checklist
• Attentively participate in BDM meetings; take minutes, review status of builder, IN and FL work, holding individuals accountable for their responsibilities
• Strategically search for new projects through news, customer network, and referrals
• Meticulously inspect written communication to contractors
• Enthusiastically aid other departments with estimates, designs, and code issues
• Confidently establish and build strong relationships with customers
• Efficiently work as a key liaison between contractor and RTMC through the preconstruction process, ensuring that the contractor’s expectations for materials, schedule, and scope of work are clearly communicated to both the customer and pre-start group
• Strategically create and maintain builder template for coordinator use, including billing templates, job copy templates, and builder option templates
• Consistently provide support for builder contract coordinators

QUALIFICATIONS

• Clear, effective communications skills - both written and verbal
• Intermediate mathematical abilities
• Aptitude for prioritizing and coordinating a variety of tasks
• Independent and proactive problem-solving and critical thinking
• Disposition for accuracy, attention to detail, and organization
• Willingness to accept feedback and make corrections as needed
• Ability to accurately and efficiently enter data
• Proficient in using basic office equipment
• Mastery of Microsoft Word and Excel plus Internet and email; proficient with the remainder of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to investigate, be resourceful and self-sufficient
• A high school diploma or GED is required; college degree preferred
• 3+ years of construction and/or estimating experience
• A high school diploma or GED is required; college degree preferred, or 5 years of field experience (plumbing and HVAC)

SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday

LOCATION: On-site

SALARY: Salary Exempt

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short- & long-term disability
• Accrued PTO
• Paid holidays
• 401(K)
• Profit sharing
• Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting
• Moderately noisy environment with light traffic, office equipment, and guest entrance
• Occasional field visit
• No travel required

It's time to join the team at R.T. Moore, a mid-size mechanical contractor company where you are more than a number. Here everyone is treated with respect, and leadership cares about you as a person and listens to your input. Plus enjoy a steady Monday-Friday schedule, with no nights or weekends! Ready to get Moore? Check us out at www.rtmoore.com to join one of the largest mechanical contractors in the nation!

R.T. Moore is an Equal Opportunity Employer