Plumbing Estimator

Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc. is hiring a Experienced Plumbing Estimator!

Join an award-winning company that values people and is passionate about making a difference. Don't wait any longer to join our CES Team today!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Additional Life Insurance
• Paid Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accident
• Cancer
• Hospital
• 401 K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay
• and more

The Plumbing Estimator analyzes blueprints, specifications, quotations & existing site conditions when necessary to thoroughly & accurately determine the time, cost, & labor of projects.

• Perform detailed bid document review to accurately capture/solicit vendors/subs for quotes.
• Attend Pre-Bid Surveys to incorporate site conditions into the estimate.
• Perform detailed take-offs and produce estimate software reports.
• Identify, compile and submit RFI questions in a timely manner.
• Review & qualify vendor/subcontractor quotes and against bid documents to ensure accurate scope coverage at the time of the bid.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and Project Managers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Capture remaining estimating price data (i.e., management and general conditions costs)
• Perform breakout, alternate & value engineering pricing as required.
• Assist with proposal scope letters for accurate inclusions, exclusions & qualifications.
• Provide project turnover information after award.
• Assist in tracking bid status to acquire bid results.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Compute cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in prime/general contractor bid review meetings.
• Select inclusions, exclusions & qualifications for accurate proposal scope letters.
• Provide project turnover information after award and participate in turnover meetings.
• Assist in tracking bid status to acquire bid results.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree, or HS Diploma with 5 years estimating experience, or HS Diploma with 8 years trade-related experience.
• A valid Florida Driver's License is required.

• Understands plumbing code and systems required.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Estimating Software, Advanced Excel, Word, Outlook, and basic computer operations.
• Correct English usage, grammar, and oral communication skills.
• Determine actual project scope and cost.
• Protect the company from financial loss associated with errors or omissions.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Meet time schedules, deadlines, and plan and organize work.
• Work confidently with discretion and independently with little direction.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Have great attention to detail.
• Be well organized and reliable.
• Be comfortable working with numbers and technology.
• Multi-task with fast-paced environment.
• Win work at a reasonable profit.

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Further details will be provided during the interview process and the job description. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Work Place