Jr. Plumbing Estimator

We are seeking an mid-level (3-5 years of experience) Jr. Plumbing Estimator to join our team! Florida Palm Plumbing is a new, fresh company that is looking for talent to grow with us.

The Jr. Estimator is responsible for evaluating leads, assessing bid specifications, plans, scope review, and contracts. The Jr. Estimator ensures that we are aware of everything required to accurately and successfully bid and be awarded the project. They will oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation, as well as project completion responsibilities. Experience in Commercial, Government Contracts, Restaurant and/or Industrial tenant fit-out and ground up projects ranging from $100k to $10M is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate estimates, sketches, proposals, and budgets in a timely manner. Study drawings and specifications for plumbing takeoffs to ensure accuracy.
• Oversee all aspects of projects from procurement to planning to implementation, ensuring the timeliness, quality, and uniformity of the projects
• Identify project opportunities using established online platforms (Bidsync and Demandstar primarily) and assesses project compatibility
• Allocates proper resources for assigned projects
• Prepares and participates in the preparation and presentation of cost/budget information
• Interface with association members, project inspectors, architects, engineers, city and county officials, clients, and insurance representatives
• Maintain high standards of workmanship that adhere to original plans and specifications
• Monitor projects financial performance versus budgets to ensure profitability
• Maintains communication with clients, and addresses any actions necessary to close out projects satisfactorily
• Ensure proper use of management software on all projects. All project documents should be uploaded and maintained. All projects should have accurate budgets in place. The Estimator needs to work coherently with the PM for the budget and schedule.
• Ability to attend site visits with Government entities or General Contractors in order to see scope and obtain accurate bid information.
• Able to stay organized with all documents/drawings to easily transfer from the estimating phase to award phase with a project.
• Contact vendors for bid material quotes, work with team to ensure accuracy and scope fits.
• Work with sales team to complete applications for GCs or Government Entities.
• Maintain rapport with GCs
• Document control
• Entering sales data accurately and regularly to ensure accurate sales tracking and monitoring.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in plumbing estimating, construction estimating and/or management
• 3-5 years preferred in Commercial, Healthcare, Restaurant and/or Industrial tenant fit-out and ground up projects. Experience with Bidsync and Demandstar a plus.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required
• Strong knowledge of top take-off estimating software, FastPipe knowledge a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, namely Office, Excel, and Word
• Proficient with Gsuite
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize the importance of multiple tasks
• Deadline and detail-oriented

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Company provided phone, laptop
• Medical Insurance
• 401k Contributions