Jr. Plumbing Estimator

GEM, a family company, has been providing Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical services to New England for over 70 years. Here at GEM, we provide career opportunities to master your craft, earn competitive wages, and make a real difference in the lives of our customers and our community.

As a Plumbing Estimator, your primary role will be to accurately and efficiently estimate project costs related to plumbing installations. You will play a crucial part in the pre-construction phase, ensuring that bids are prepared with precision and in a timely manner. Your positive attitude and attention to detail will contribute to the success of our team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Work with design
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
• prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers
• Provide estimates on new installations and service contracts of plumbing systems
• Consult with customers/businesses to provide solutions and information on their plumbing related inquiries
• Complete paperwork in a timely and efficient manner
• Self generate 25% of leads

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Plumbing systems
• Proven experience as a Plumbing Estimator or Previous sales experience
• Proficiency in using estimation software, including Trimble Estimations, Excel, and industry-specific tools.
• Strong understanding of plumbing systems and components.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Superior customer service skills and strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail and goal oriented

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Holiday Pay
• Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Great Company Culture
• Fitted and Customized Company Uniforms
• Continuous and extensive training and development