Plumbing Estimator - Cincinnati
LVI Associates · Cincinnati, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed and accurate plumbing estimates for commercial construction projects.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, bid documents, and contract requirements.
- Perform quantity take-offs for plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary waste, vent, storm, medical gas, and specialty systems.
- Solicit and evaluate pricing from suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Develop complete project budgets, labour forecasts, and material cost analyses.
- Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits when required.
- Cook up closely with project managers, field operations, and executive leadership during bid preparation.
- Maintain estimating databases and historical cost information.
- Afford assistance with change order pricing and project turnover meetings following award.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of commercial plumbing estimating experience.
- Strong understanding of commercial plumbing systems, codes, and installation methods.
- Experience estimating public and private construction projects.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
- Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred but not required.