Estimator - Plumbing

Murray Company; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) matching

100% company-paid medical coverage

Discretionary cash bonus program

Company provided life insurance

Optional vision and dental insurance

Job summary

A reputable mechanical contracting firm is seeking an entry-level Estimator for its Los Angeles location. The role encompasses preparing detailed bid packages for various projects and collaborating with subcontractors. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in relevant fields along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. The compensation ranges from $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 annually, with additional benefits including a generous rewards package and employee stock ownership.

Qualifications

• High interest in pursuing opportunities within the construction industry.
• Previous internship or entry-level experience related to construction preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed bid packages for mechanical contracting projects.
• Regularly contact Pre-Construction Departments to identify opportunities.
• Evaluate opportunities to ensure alignment with business model.
• Review plans, specifications, and contracts prior to preparing estimates.
• Assist in preparation of project forecasts and schedules.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, or business administration

Job description

At Murray Company, how we operate is defined by shared values that are 100 years in the making - Safety, Quality, Honesty, Hard Work and Pride of Ownership. These values have led to our company consistently being in the top 15% on ENRs Best Specialty Contractor's list. Bring your enthusiasm and unique perspective to Murray Company where you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. Join a team that cares about helping you thrive and succeed. You'll work alongside talented colleagues while establishing lifelong friendships and making a difference in our company and the specialty contracting community.

Position Summary

The entry-level Estimator will provide and/or coordinate all estimating services necessary to procure various mechanical contracting projects. This includes preparing detailed bid packages, working with subcontractors, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of project estimates. This responsibility includes cultivating relationships with the Estimating Departments within our targeted community of General Contractors.

Location

Cypress, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Regularly contact the Pre-Construction Departments of our targeted community of General Contractors to identify opportunities.
• Review the Greensheet and on-line opportunity data bases for projects fitting our competitive profile.
• Evaluate opportunities to ensure we pursue projects with the best opportunity for success; are consistent with our business model; exploit our competitive advantages and can contribute margins consistent with the business plan.
• Review all plans, specifications, soils reports and contracts prior to preparing the estimate to ensure any impacts on the work are identified.
• Assist the Mechanical Estimating Department as required. This includes but is not limited to takeoffs, providing estimates for excavation, estimating below grade piping and tank installations.
• Learn and operate a computer-based take off and estimating system that can provide reproducible results.
• Assist in selling the project, including but not limited to developing a scope of supply; presentations if required; entertaining; negotiating and closing.
• Prepare the budgets for initial project set-up and any priced change order work for the Project Managers.
• Provide the Project Manager with the budgetary piece of the Labor Production Reports when utilized. Update this information with bid change order information as required.
• Participate in the kickoff meeting; presenting the scope of work, work plan, budget, unusual requirements and any critical limitations on the scope of our work.
• Monitor progress of the work for purposes of comparing actual production rates with bid rates.
• Assist in preparation of project forecasts, claims and schedules; if required.
• Participate in the weekly staff meetings for the purposes of identifying any scope deviations, monitoring production and forecasting future work. Assist with developing alternate plans to recover projects where actual performance is not meeting budgeted plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, business administration, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• High interest in pursuing opportunities within the construction industry.
• Skilled at presenting graphical data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.
• Previous internship or recent entry-level experience related to construction preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across all levels of management.
• Expressed interest in business development, including building relationships with existing and new clients, is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must have sufficient to read printed and digital documents.
• Ability to grasp, handle, and manipulate small objects.

Compensation

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Total Rewards

Murray Company offers a generous total rewards package to include an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) contribution annually on top of a discretionary cash bonus program. Additional benefits include a 401(k) + matching, 100% company-paid medical coverage for employee (up to 2/3 for family), company provided life insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, and more.