JOB DETAILS

Lead Estimator (Plumbing)

Murray Company • Full-time • San Diego, CA, US • $85k - $125k / year • 2w ago

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Plumbing Lead Estimator partners with preconstruction team through the development of cost estimates, value management, and estimate proposal reports. This position is responsible for preparing and providing complete Plumbing Estimates for the company in partnership with the Division Vice President and reports directly to the Division Preconstruction Manager and / or Division Vice President. The successful candidate will have a strong background in commercial plumbing estimating, extensive knowledge of industry standards and regulations, and the ability to identify and engage with prospective clients.

TYPICAL DUTIES

Prepare complete Plumbing estimates / proposals from start to finish utilizing Company's latest Estimating platforms. Establish projects estimating database, perform take-off, solicit vendor and subcontractor's quotes, recap the estimate, and prepare proposal letter with qualifications/exclusions as applicable.
Prepare project proposals/presentations which exhibit Murray Company's capabilities (i.e. coordination, engineering, etc.) and specific understanding for the project being pursued.
Provide guidance / Oversight to Support Staff as necessary specific to project estimates / proposals.
Identify and manage client entertainment based on work opportunities in pursuit of ideal engagements aligned to business goals and objectives. Pursue business opportunities with existing customers and new customers on a select basis.
Review project proposals to determine scheduling, funding limitations, alternate means and methods, procedures for design, staffing requirements, and allotment of various resources to project phases.
Ensure fairness and integrity in contract and vendor negotiations when needed.
Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and partners.
Attend and participate in both company and outside sponsored events and business seminars.

Qualifications

Required

5+ years of experience in commercial plumbing estimating
Advanced proficiency in Quickpen / Auto Bid estimating platform
Advanced proficiency in Excel
Experience with project based Estimating data bases

Preferred

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products and other software products (softphones, shared drives, etc.)

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
Ability to traverse uneven surfaces, climb ladder, and walk up and down stairs.

3RD PARTY RECRUITER ENGAGEMENTS

Murray Company has an internal recruiting function and does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from third-party recruiting agencies or individual recruiters in response to job postings. Resumes submitted to any employee of Murray Company without a signed agreement by an officer of the company (or his or her delegate) AND without the express written agreement by the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function to engage in a search on behalf of the company will become property of Murray Company. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Murray Company will not be considered binding terms. Murray company will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiting firms or individual recruiters that have not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

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