Plumbing Estimator

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University Mechanical and Engineering Contractors, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Plumbing Estimator for our Southern California offices. Backed by the strength and stability that comes with almost a century of customer care and ownership, UMEC adheres to the highest safety standards for its employees and clients. UMEC offers industry‑leading building information modeling (BIM) capabilities, design‑build services, sustainable solutions, commercial HVAC services, and complex mechanical and industrial system installations.

The Plumbing estimator is responsible for all phases of the estimating and bidding process, including pre‑construction services and performing estimate takeoffs. Thorough knowledge of the mechanical construction bidding processes is required. Specific expertise with plumbing systems serving healthcare, hotels, student housing, laboratories, power plants, cogeneration facilities, manufacturing facilities, clean rooms, cGMP facilities, and process systems for pharmaceutical and microelectronics facilities is desired.

Ability to produce a complete detailed estimate from incomplete design documents is preferred.

$80,000 to $105,000.

• Bid document review and pre‑bid meetings with clients.
• Plumbing system sizing and layout from incomplete bid documents.
• Quantity take‑off, material, equipment and subcontractor pricing.
• Spreadsheet input and proposal preparation using Autobid estimating software.
• Experience with Autobid or other on‑screen estimating software is desired.
• On‑site and/or in‑house estimating, collaborating with design firms on design‑assist and design‑build projects to direct designs to meet budget.
• Interface with UMEC’s construction project teams and CAD detailing staff.
• Knowledge regarding safety, worker’s compensation, insurance and bonding, and materials as they pertain to bidding requirements.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, Bluebeam, MS Outlook, and Autobid piping estimating systems.

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain a professional manner in actions and appearance when representing UMEC.
• Must prioritize in a fast‑paced, multi‑task environment with strong organizational skills.
• Must have demonstrated ability to perform basic business mathematical functions.
• Must work with minimal supervision.
• Must effectively manage time and details.
• Must interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must have organizational skills in handling & archiving technical data.
• Must comply with all operating policies, procedures, plans, and programs.

This is not a remote position, but you may work at either our San Diego or Anaheim office location.

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, vendors, and suppliers.

Note:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction