Sr. Plumbing Estimator Commercial Construction

Bidding

• Weekly bid meeting which the Sr. Plumbing Estimator leads to determining which projects to bid.
• Utilize 3rd party software to source new bidding opportunities:
  • Buiilding Connected, Plangrid, Construct Connect, Construction Monitor, etc.
• Keep up the bid agenda.
• Determine if a bid bond, MWBE, outreach, etc. is required prior to bid due date.
• Keep Subcontractors informed of projects, RFI's, Addenda, and confirm they are bidding projects.
• Follow up on project post-bid and tabulate results including win/loss ratio.
• Supervise other estimators within the department (there are plans to have one to two estimators under this position).
• Regular communication with the project managers to confirm the manpower for any projects considered for bidding.

FastEST/FastPIPE estimating program.

• Understand and be able to operate FastEst/FastPipe.
  • Training is available from online FastEst/FastPipe and on-site training when available.
  • This would include regular estimates, change order requests, budgets, etc.
• Keeping up with updated material pricing sent from FastPipe and responsible for comparing these updates to prices in the current Charlotte market.
• Take-off a plumbing project and put together a bid using FastPipe.
  • Read and understand general conditions, specifications, drawings, addenda, liquidated damages and any other hidden surprises.
• Responsible for putting together the final estimate.
  • Write up quotes with plumbing scope on Cam-Ful letterhead using the drawings and specifications as reference.
  • Fill out bid forms, if required

Communication with Owners, General Contractors, Vendors and Subcontractors

• Maintain, develop relationships and be proactive to further our name within the industry (periodic visits to existing and new companies)

Must have first-hand knowledge of the Charlotte market and surrounding areas.

If a bid is low on the project:

• Responsible for turning the project over to the project managers, explaining all aspects of the project, especially if there is something different than the usual plumbing items.
• Get feedback for the PM's to be added or deducted for further bids.

Must be able to create a quick budget. This goes back to knowing the market.

Have a good feel of the global market, copper prices, silver prices, aluminum prices, gold market. Vendor puts out a good report every week.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma (or equivalent) required
• 5+ years experience estimating commercial construction projects preferred, but not required
• Understand basics of estimating and have strong desire to learn construction industry
• Knowledge of construction and demonstrate experience of estimating principles is preferable
• Strong willingness to learn and develop skills in estimating
• Self-motivated by own goals
• Organizational skills and attention to detail a must
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort level with learning new software
• Good communication skills
• Strong ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation

Benefits offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• STD/LTD, Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off