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Babe's Plumbing Inc. & Fire Sprinklers Project Estimator in Nokomis, Florida

Babe's Plumbing is a Great Place to Be!! Want to be part of something BIG and GROW your career at the same time? Come and join our family.

Currently, Offering $1,000 Sign-on Bonus!!

Job Summary

(MUST HAVE PLUMBING EXPERIENCE)The Project Estimator is responsible for estimating, planning, organizing and working closely with the Plumbing Department Manager to secure profitable plumbing work. The Project Estimator will ensure that all estimates, bids and proposals are accurate and delivered in a timely manner. The Project Estimator will track the status of each estimate, bid and proposal to ensure that all follow-up expectations are met, and customers questions are addressed appropriately. The position will be responsible for establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with customers, contractors, architects and designers.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for the preparation of project estimates and developing the pricing for competitive bids in the pursuit of plumbing projects (remodel, re-pipe, re-drain, etc.)
  • Analyze project reports, maps, plans and data to determine the amount of materials needed for the project
  • Responsible for assessing the project, reading blueprints, reports, contracts and conceptual drawings to determine the plumbing requirements for the project
  • Establish, build and maintain strong business relationships with customers, contractors, architects and designers to ensure for a robust pipeline of potential business opportunities
  • Responsible for submitting, tracking and closeout for all project estimates, bids and proposals
  • Implements a tracking system that will allow for the effective tracking and reporting on the status of all estimate, bid and proposal submissions
  • Analyze all project related documents and contracts to determine overall project requirements and identify any associated risk factors or potential plan modifications
  • Coordinate and review any/all project modifications and provide cost adjustments as required
  • Identifying special requirements necessary to complete the project and ensure that is incorporated into the estimate, bid or proposal. Coordinate with Purchasing Department on any specialty materials, supplies or equipment
  • Assess post-completion costs versus bid to identify opportunities for bid improvement, cost reductions and other considerations for future project estimates

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5+ years of plumbing experience
  • Ability to review blueprints, specifications and contracts to assess project requirements and costs
  • Experience in developing plumbing project bids/estimates preferred
  • Proven ability to creatively solve problems and manage multi-tasks
  • Strong knowledge of plumbing design, equipment and system operation
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Advanced computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Word, Excel and Google Sheets
  • Excellent customer service, verbal and written communication skills are required

Benefits:

  • Babe's pays 100% of the employee's health insurance premiums
  • Company matched 401K
  • Paid holidays and vacations

About the company:

Babe's Plumbing, Inc. was established in 1957 and is a family owned and operated business. Babe's Plumbing is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

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