Plumbing Estimator

W3Global; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

W3Global in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a plumbing estimator to produce accurate cost estimates from plans and specs. You will collaborate with vendors, subcontractors, and customers during pre-construction, perform take-offs, and apply labor factors based on experience.

Candidate should have 3+ years of estimating experience and familiarity with construction documents. The role is in-person with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to advance in a growing team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to read construction docs and identify scope.
• Experience with Trimble Autobid (Quickpen) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete and accurate plumbing estimates based on plans and specifications.
• Communicate with vendors and subcontractors to finalize estimates.
• Coordinate pre-construction communications with customers and internal teams.
• Perform basic take-offs of piping and related items.
• Apply labor factors based on experience and company history.
• Review drawings, specs, addenda, RFIs, and scopes of work.

Skills

Estimating experience

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Trimble Autobid

Quickpen

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

Summary Of Position Responsible for producing accurate and comprehensive plumbing cost estimates based on plans, specifications, and industry knowledge

Major Activities

• Prepare complete and accurate plumbing estimates.
• Contact and communicate with applicable vendors and subcontractors to complete estimates.
• Responsible for pre-construction correspondence with all parties involved, including customers.
• Basic take-off of piping and all items typically the responsibility of the plumbers.
• Responsible for applying labor factors to all applicable items based on personal and company's historical experience.
• Read and understand construction specifications (including front-end) construction drawings, addenda, RFI's and scopes of work from owners, engineers, other contractors, and suppliers.
• Proactively organize site-visits for internal as well as external personnel, if required.
• Create and maintain organized estimate files that others can also understand.
• Submit proposals in a professional and timely manner.
• Generate and maintain good customer relations, both internally and externally.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• History of managing multiple estimates simultaneously.
• Estimating software experience, Trimble Autobid (Quickpen), preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam.
• Able to work in a team setting.
• Communication and organizational skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic understanding of architectural, structural, civil, and electrical documents and how they relate to mechanical documents.
• A minimum of 3+ years of estimating experience. Track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously

Education Experience

• Associate's Degree or relevant work experience will be considered
• A minimum of 3 + years estimating experience

Reasonable Accommodations Statements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to be able to perform the essential functions.

Company Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE M/F/D

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person