Preconstruction Plumbing Estimator

Preconstruction Plumbing Estimator

IT Landes is seeking a Preconstruction Plumbing Estimator who will work with and support the Senior Plumbing & HVAC estimators within the Preconstruction team. This person will assist lead estimators in obtaining the necessary information in order to provide detailed and accurate takeoffs and pricing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordination of quotes, take offs, and other information required to determine final bid pricing
• Identify & distribute bid RFI's when required
• Prepare and set up drawing folders for estimations
• Distribute bid requests to all applicable vendors and subcontractors
• Participating in project walk throughs and preconstruction meetings
• Perform detailed take offs for department needs and material purchasing
• Execute takeoffs from estimating software (Quotesoft)
• Create project proposal details for estimates
• Must complete tasks within time frames and deadlines
• Assist lead estimators with pricing and quotes
• Perform manual takeoffs and labor estimates
• Perform takeoffs from plan-spec and design/build drawings
• Prepare bid summaries and scopes of work for review
• Review value engineering opportunities on projects
• Participate in project turnover meetings
• Communicate with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers regularly
• Communicate with General contractors in bidding process
• Facilitate communication between fields, office and warehouse
• Review of project specifications
• Responsive to both internal and external client needs
• Updating and entry of pricing multipliers in estimating software from venders
• Support engineering teams in developing drawings according to budget
• Assist in review of contracts and scopes of work
• Assist in project handoff with Senior Estimator & Operations Dept.
• Speaking with Vendors on upcoming increases & communicating with the team
• Communicate with any subcontractors needed for plumbing/mechanical portion of project
• Assist to develop project expectations for turnovers and buyouts
• Track all estimates and perform follow-ups to determine outcomes

Qualifications:

• Organized with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Ability to move efficiently between projects when bidding multiple jobs
• Familiar with construction and trade specific installs
• Computer skills:
  Microsoft Office, Word, Quotesoft, web navigation…etc.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical abilities
• Mechanical/plumbing estimating experience is a plus
• Must perform work in a safe manner
• Demonstrate core values (Trust, Team, Grit, Growth)
• Excellent customer service
• Must be respectful, coachable, and possess a positive attitude

Additional

Skills Required:

• Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed plumbing system takeoffs with precision and efficiency from a variety of construction documents
• Proficient in reviewing and interpreting plumbing specifications, fixture schedules, and piping diagrams to ensure accurate bids
• Clear and professional communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external contacts
• Critical thinking skills to analyze project documentation
• Well-developed organizational habits to maintain accurate records

Compensation & Benefits:

• Company-wide bonus program
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K program
• Company Paid Life, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-paid training programs and apprenticeships
• Vacation paid time off and holidays
• Annual allowance for tool replacement
• Apparel credit
• Work/life balance
• Referral bonuses
• Employee ownership since 2014 as an ESOP