Plumbing Estimator: Precise Budgets & Winning Bids

Cerris; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerris Systems, Las Vegas, NV, is seeking an estimator to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for construction projects. You will analyze blueprints, interact with vendors, and assist with bid development under supervision.

Responsibilities include quantity take-offs, reviewing plans, and providing detailed scope for proposals. The role requires 2+ years of related experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Full-time on-site position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Attention to detail to deliver quality
• General knowledge of mechanical systems and codes
• Knowledge of estimating and CRM software
• Organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to be proactive and resourceful
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
• Communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to understand and implement best practice standards
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
• Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems

Responsibilities

• Assist with review of proposal selections / drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Perform quantity take offs per plans and specifications
• Review and understand plans and specifications for each project assigned
• Provide detailed scope of all work included in the proposals
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness
• Carry out estimating project approach. Implement quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates
• Solicit subcontractor and supplier bids and interface with their representatives in order to receive responsive bids
• Scope and tabulate subcontractor and supplier bids for conformance with bid documents to aid in determining the value of the work
• Participate in compiling technical responses and qualifications for RFP’s and RFQ’s
• Utilize estimating software and conform to established policies and procedures
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy and presentation meetings as requested
• Interface with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment of the cost estimates
• Assist with prospects/clients contact to obtain bids and confirm pricing
• Assist in updating estimating software programs
• Conducts actions in a professional and unbiased manner
• Complies with all company and site policies and best practice standards
• Continuously develops proficiency and understanding in the role
• Maintains a professional appearance and workspace
• Participates in and complies with all company safety and quality programs and procedures
• Promote the company safety culture and safety awareness throughout the company, projects, or office
• Utilizes relevant company technology to support all assigned responsibilities
• Exercise initiative or, as directed, perform additional duties to meet the needs of the organization

Skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Estimating software

CRM software

Adapt to change

Proactive and resourceful

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree from 4-year college/university or equivalent experience

Tools

Estimating software

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Cerris Systems, Las Vegas, NV, is seeking an estimator to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for construction projects. You will analyze blueprints, interact with vendors, and assist with bid development under supervision.

Responsibilities include quantity take-offs, reviewing plans, and providing detailed scope for proposals. The role requires 2+ years of related experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Full-time on-site position with growth opportunities.