Plumbing Project Manager/Estimator

Sheet Metal, Inc.

Anchorage (AK)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 145,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and salaries

Full medical coverage (medical, dental

vision) for you and your family

401(k)

Bonus structures

Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

Company vehicle or vehicle reimburseme

Job summary

Sheet Metal Inc. in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a Plumbing Project Manager/Estimator to lead commercial plumbing projects from preconstruction through completion.

You will own execution, budgets, schedules, and coordination of field crews, subs, and vendors. The ideal candidate has strong leadership, extensive PM and estimating experience, and an in-depth understanding of plumbing systems and construction processes.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years in commercial mechanical plumbing construction with PM and estimating experience.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Strong proficiency in plumbing project management, budgeting, scheduling, and cost estimating.
In-depth understanding of construction processes, value engineering, cost control.
Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to work across teams.
Alaska driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and oversee project execution to meet schedules and budgets.
Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and communicate with clients and engineers.
Monitor progress, identify risks, and resolve issues to prevent delays.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Track budgets, reconcile costs, manage change orders, and prepare reports.
Oversee procurement and long-lead materials to support project schedules.
Develop critical path schedules and evaluate long-lead procurement needs.
Collaborate with clients and engineers to align objectives and budgets.
Contribute to design management and constructability reviews.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Cost estimating

Reading blueprints

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Bluebeam

MS Office

Windows OS

Job description

Sheet Metal Inc. (SMI) is a full-service mechanical contractor that has served all of Alaska since 1972. From our shop at 6517 Arctic Spur Rd in Anchorage, we provide HVAC, plumbing and heating, building automation controls, certified air and hydronic balancing, custom sheet metal and steel fabrication, remote service and maintenance, and fire damper inspections.

We are hiring a Plumbing Project Manager/Estimator to lead commercial plumbing projects from preconstruction through completion. You will own project execution, budgets, schedules, and coordination of field crews, subcontractors, and vendors. You will also prepare detailed estimates and support bids for plan-and-spec and design-build projects.

The ideal candidate combines strong leadership and project management skills with a thorough understanding of plumbing systems, construction processes, and cost estimating, so the work is delivered safely, to a high standard, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

Plan, organize, and oversee project execution to ensure adherence to schedules and budgets.
Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, and vendors, and communicate effectively with clients, engineers, and other stakeholders.
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and resolve issues to maintain schedules and prevent delays.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Track and manage project budgets, reconcile costs, manage change orders, and prepare project cost and progress reports.
Oversee procurement and coordinate long-lead materials and equipment to support project schedules.
Develop critical path job schedules and evaluate long-lead procurement needs.
Collaborate with clients, engineers, and stakeholders to align project objectives, timelines, and budgets.
Contribute to design management, constructability reviews, and coordination efforts.

Estimating

Prepare detailed cost estimates through plan analysis and quantity take-offs.
Develop conceptual estimates based on preliminary design documents.
Manage the subcontractor solicitation process, qualify subcontractor proposals, and negotiate scopes of work.
Create and itemize department-specific scopes and prepare comprehensive bid packages.
Perform value engineering and alternative analyses to optimize project costs and efficiency.
Track cost variances between progress estimate updates and reconcile final estimates.
Analyze historical project data to improve accuracy and efficiency in future estimates.

Qualifications

Required

Minimum 10 years of commercial mechanical plumbing construction experience, including project management and estimating, with a strong background in both plan-and-spec and design-build projects.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Strong proficiency in plumbing project management, budgeting, scheduling, and cost estimating.
In-depth understanding of construction processes, value engineering, cost control, and project scheduling.
Knowledge of plumbing and piping installation.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders.
Excellent analytical, technical, writing, and interpersonal skills that show you can organize, schedule, direct, control, and manage construction projects and personnel.
Proficient with computers, a Windows‑based operating environment, Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
Leadership, problem‑solving, and excellent time and self‑management skills, plus a strong work ethic, a goal‑oriented approach, and industry knowledge.
Valid Alaska driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Preferred