Generate new sales/customers and maintain existing customer base
Maintain and build relationships with clients by offering competitive and accurate bids and providing innovative solutions
Conceptual estimating/budgeting
Plumbing systems design as needed for design-build estimates/projects
Read and understand drawings
Review project specifications to ensure bid compliance
Perform accurate quantity take-offs and utilize unit pricing method to generate project estimates
Solicit quotations from subcontractors and suppliers
Compile take-offs and quotations to prepare accurate and timely estimates
Prepare and submit proposals to customers
Project Management
Manage multiple projects
Review contracts to ensure compliance
Direct and monitor sold projects
Manage project material buyouts/purchasing
Meet with contractors and vendors as needed to ensure quality product and timely deliveries
Manage construction budget by monitoring project expenditures, identifying and evaluating variances in expenditures vs. estimate, and negotiating change orders
Create/process submittals, RFIs, change orders, billings, closeout documents and other project related documents/processes
Work with other project management team members to facilitate and oversee field crew installations and subcontractors on multiple projects – regular interaction with union tradesmen
Support foremen and field staff with project needs
Visit projects to review work and ensure safe/on-time field installations.
Experience/Education
Prior experience with commercial/industrial plumbing estimating and/or project management (or technical training in plumbing or similar mechanical field)
Associate or higher degree in engineering related program or equivalent trade/related experience preferred.
Basic knowledge of construction accounting
Proficient in Microsoft suite of general office programs
Plumbing license not required - plumbing field experience may be a plus
P.E. License or CPD a plus, but not required
AutoCad experience a plus, but not required
Experience with Fastpipe estimating system a plus, but not required
General Skills/Requirements
Proficiency in English
Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
Attention to details with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Solid time management skills
Professional appearance
Ability to interact professionally with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
Physically able to navigate/attend bid-walks and periodic site visits at active construction sites
Clean criminal background and credit history
Must pass drug screening and background check (pre-employment and random)