Estimator - Commercial Plumbing

ZipRecruiter; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A plumbing and piping contractor seeks a qualified Estimator to manage project takeoffs and pricing. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in commercial plumbing estimating and the ability to interpret technical documents. This role requires effective communication with contractors and a commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards.

Qualifications

• 8 years’ experience in commercial plumbing or completion of approved apprenticeship program.
• Experience with estimating software required, including Trimble and Autodesk.
• Knowledge of plumbing, heating, and fire protection systems essential.

Responsibilities

• Reading and understanding project specifications and drawings.
• Provide projects material takeoffs and pricing.
• Collaborate with vendors and subcontractors for scopes and pricing.

Skills

Good math ability

Detail oriented

Strong organizational skills

Good time management

Ability to communicate professionally

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Journeyman Plumber license

Journeyman HVAC license

Journeyman Fire Protection license

Tools

Trimble Viewpoint

QuickPen

Autodesk Est-MEP

QuoteSoft

Bluebeam

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Summary: Responsible for estimating and takeoffs of plumbing and piping. The individual should have a good understanding of all aspects of estimating for mechanical contracting and be able to communicate effectively with contractors, designers, owners, and job-site personnel, while representing TP Mechanical Contractors in a professional manner. Must be able to understand the design intent and fill in missing information to complete an estimate.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Reading and understanding project specifications and drawings
• Provide projects material takeoffs and pricing
• Attend project site surveys and walks
• Proficient in inputting missing information in the bid documents. Completing the design with intent.
• Must stay current with all estimating software and attend training courses as needed and/or required.
• Provides the VP of Estimating quantitative material take-offs and inputs information into spreadsheets.
• Ensures smooth and timely estimates.
• Collaborate with vendors and subcontractors to secure scopes and pricing including but not limited to calling and/or meeting with them to discuss their scope of work.
• Ability to clearly write scope letters.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience/Qualifications Required:
• 8 years’ experience in commercial plumbing, heating, and or fire protection estimating, or completion of approved apprenticeship program and 5 years’ experience as a Journeyman.
• 5-8 years prior estimating experience.
• Job Skills:
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Knowledge of general plumbing and piping installation, sheet metal, HVAC, or fire protection (as assigned).
• Good math ability.
• Good computer skills (knowledgeable with Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook).
• Detail oriented.
• Good time management.
• Understanding confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to learn new systems and technologies.
• Trimble Viewpoint and/or QuickPen, Autodesk Est-MEP, and QuoteSoft experience .
• Bluebeam experience .
• Ability to communicate on a professional level in front of peers, co-workers, and customers.
• Education:
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent, required.
• Journeyman Plumber license or equivalent experience.
• Journeyman HVAC license or equivalent experience.
• Journeyman Fire Protection license or equivalent experience.
• Physical Requirements:
• Eyesight correctable to 20/50
• Capable of job site tours, climbing ladders and on/off equipment, etc.
• Special Requirements:
• Valid driver’s license.
• OSHA 10 hours.
• Required to work onsite within office location.

Company DescriptionTriplePoint, through our family of companies, delivers end-to-end solutions to our customers, from pre-construction expertise through contracting and fabrication to service and maintenance for piping, plumbing, HVAC/R and fire protection. We do this as a relationship-focused organization that leverages seven decades of experience providing innovative solutions with excellence that drive down costs, enhance safety, increase value and deliver speed to occupancy.Company DescriptionTriplePoint, through our family of companies, delivers end-to-end solutions to our customers, from pre-construction expertise through contracting and fabrication to service and maintenance for piping, plumbing, HVAC/R and fire protection. We do this as a relationship-focused organization that leverages seven decades of experience providing innovative solutions with excellence that drive down costs, enhance safety, increase value and deliver speed to occupancy.