Job Description

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Plumbing Estimator/Project Manager you will prepare cost estimates for plumbing construction projects, or services to bid or determine price by calculating resource and labor costs. As projects or services are awarded you will be responsible to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. All duties must be performed in accordance with company policies and procedures, as well as, all US state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the company operates.

SCHEDULE

Full-time

Monday – Friday

7:00AM – 3:30PM

Over-time is required on an as needed basis.

RESPONSIBLITIES

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

· Assure that details and submittals are received, submitted, corrected, approved and returned to the

suppliers and subcontractors to assure delivery of materials and equipment to support progress

schedules. Supervise submittal control data.

· Maintain and supervise adequate estimate and plan files.

· Monitor maintenance of applicable contract files.

· Supervise preparation of bid and job correspondence.

· Assist and cooperate with Project Superintendents in maintaining good subcontractor relations and

activities, as well as other areas requiring coordination between field and office.

· Estimate and submit timely change proposals to the design agent or owner.

· Prepare and execute change orders between the company and architect and subcontractors.

· Request extensions of time as required by contract documents.

· Monitor the maintenance of as-built drawings by the Project Foreman / Project Superintendent as

required on projects. Assure maintenance of a permanent record set, or that "as-built" information is

transferred to permanent record set.

· Attend seminars on estimating, management and construction techniques as requested by

supervisor.

· Prepare special reports requested by Supervisor.

· Have thorough knowledge of company procedures manual.

· Maintain an up-to-date file or library of material suppliers, current labor laws, equipment rental rates,

and qualified subcontractors by category.

· Study and understand the contract documents of each project before, as well as after estimating to

determine areas, including provisions of the general or special conditions, that may be ambiguous or

present problems or result in unforeseen costs. Such matters should be brought to your supervisor’s

attention.

· Investigate conditions at the jobsite prior to bid to understand and evaluate site accessibility, surface

and underground conditions and any condition that would affect construction methods and costs.

· Estimate accurately each job and review the estimate with your supervisor in sufficient time to permit

careful analysis, checking of calculations, and corrections as necessary.

· Purchase major materials and contact subcontractors for work awarded at the most competitive price

early enough to ensure timely delivery of materials and performance of subcontracts.

· Prepare at various stages (pre-bid, post award, etc.) and update as necessary the job progress

schedule in coordination with the Project Superintendent.

· Coordinate material deliveries and subcontract work in accordance with progress schedule and adjust

as necessary due to changes.

· Resolve, or assist Job Superintendent in resolving, design and detail problems with owners, design

agents, suppliers, and subcontractors.

· Attend preconstruction and job meetings.

· Prepare cost breakdown; review with Project Superintendent for concurrence, have it approved by

your supervisor before release to accounting, and make adjustments as required by changes.

· In conjunction with the Project Foremen, prepare periodic percent completion data for job cost

report and monitor printouts to correct miss-postings and other errors.

· Analyze job cost reports to determine recommended action on overruns.

· In conjunction with Project Foremen, prepare data for monthly invoices and submit in a timely

manner to the A/R-Billing Specialist.

Obtain and maintain required certifications.

· Regular attendance and timeliness.

· Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

· Perform other related duties as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, you will regularly be required to  stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear . You will occasionally be required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or bend. You must have the physical ability to lift, carry, push, and/or occasionally pull up to 50 pounds, and sometimes up to 100 pounds. You must have p hysical dexterity in limbs and digits to use/operate tools, equipment and/or motorized vessels commonly used in this position .

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Industry Journeyman Certification from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution.

Or

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.

Experience:

3-5 years of experience in a supervisory role within the industry

10 years of experience in the plumbing industry

Familiar with the Plumbing industry standards and codes

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