Plumbing Estimator

AMS Industries, Inc.; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Continuing Education

Life & Disability

Profit Sharing

Job summary

AMS Industries, Inc. in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Plumbing Estimator to analyze drawings, perform quantity takeoffs for piping systems and equipment, and assemble precise estimates for commercial and industrial mechanical projects.

You will coordinate subcontractor/vendor quotes and develop cost breakdowns for pre-construction budgeting, reporting to the Chief Estimator in a 100% employee-owned environment emphasizing quality, integrity and reliability.

Qualifications

• Proficient with computer estimating software and HVAC takeoffs.
• Strong math and analytical abilities.
• Able to read and interpret piping plans, isometrics, and detailed drawings.
• Experience mixing field and office work.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings and specifications with high attention to detail.
• Understand contracts terms and issue RFIs.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for piping systems and mechanical equipment.
• Assemble accurate and timely estimates.
• Coordinate subcontractor and vendor quotations to meet contract documents.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and clients.
• Prepare, coordinate, and evaluate subcontractor bid packages.
• Assemble material and labor costing for historical databases.
• Formulate cost breakdowns for pre-construction budgeting.
• Attend pre-bid walkthroughs periodically.
• Collaborate with other estimators on multi-trade proposals.

Skills

Estimating software experience

Math & analytical skills

Read drawings & specs

HVAC takeoffs

Tools

Excel

Project

Word

Job description

Located in our beautiful Bolingbrook, IL facility and reporting to the Chief Estimator. The Plumbing Estimator will assist in creating plan and spec estimates, design build estimates, high level budgeting and general budgeting for our commercial and industrial mechanical projects.

Compensation $90-$135k

The Role

As a Plumbing Estimator at AMS, you're the precision behind every bid. You'll analyze drawings and specifications, perform quantity takeoffs for piping systems and mechanical equipment, and assemble accurate, well-organized estimates in a timely manner.

From coordinating subcontractor and vendor quotations to formulating cost breakdowns for project managers' pre-construction budgeting, your numbers set the foundation for how AMS wins and delivers. As an employee-owned company, the precision you bring to every estimate is precision you share in, with Quality, Integrity, Reliability built into every bid.

What You'll Own

• Analyze drawings and specifications with high attention to detail.
• Understand contractual terms and conditions and issue intelligent and perceptive RFIs.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for piping systems and mechanical equipment for industrial piping and mechanical systems.
• Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates in a timely manner.
• Organize subcontractor and vendor quotations, ensuring quotes meet contract documents.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and clients.
• Prepare, coordinate, and evaluate subcontractor bid packages.
• Assemble material and labor costing information for the company historical database.
• Formulate cost breakdowns from estimates for project managers' pre-construction budgeting.
• Attend pre-bid walk-throughs periodically.
• Work with other company estimators to assemble multi-trade proposals.

What You Bring

• Computer estimating software experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Project.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications, including piping plan, isometric, and detail drawings.
• Experience with HVAC takeoffs.
• Mix of field and office experience.

The Package

More Than A Paycheck

As a 100% employee-owned company, your success is literally shared. We back our standard of excellence by investing in the people who deliver it.

Health, Dental & Vision Comprehensive family coverage

Continuing Education Tuition & training incentives

Life & Disability AD&D and short-term coverage

Profit Sharing You win when we win

No Black Holes