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Peterson Mechanical

Construction Estimator Pipe and Plumbing

Peterson Mechanical, Sonoma, California, United States, 95476

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Voted “One of the North Bay's Best Places to Work”, Peterson Mechanical is a Sonoma-based mechanical contractor providing a single source for reliable mechanical systems in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in HVAC, plumbing and refrigeration for a wide variety of market sectors including Healthcare, Technology, Education, Office Space, Hospitality, Winery, High Rise and Low Rise Residential. Peterson Mechanical provides pre-construction, pre-fabrication, custom fabrication, design/build and plan/spec. solutions for San Francisco, Oakland, Sonoma, Solano, Marin, Napa and the surrounding areas.

Job Summary:

The Pipe and Plumbing Estimator effectively produces quality cost estimates for the P&P portions of a new commercial or industrial building project as well as change orders for current projects and assists in the compilation of bids and management of costs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate, including labor, material, equipment and subcontracted work

Submits pre-bid RFIs for clarifications

Prepares discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work and required contents of estimate

Maintains files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures

Negotiates pricing

Coordinates support activities and maintains relationships with all parties involved in project

Analyzes, compares and interprets detailed information to make sound and accurate judgments

Participates in turnover meetings

Other duties as assigned

Non-Essential Job Duties:

Attends jobsite walkthroughs

Attends pre-bid meetings

Essential Qualifications:

HS Diploma

3-5 years minimum experience in estimating large scale construction jobs

Advanced knowledge of commercial and industrial Pipe and Plumbing systems

Knowledge of installation process

Ability to interpret computerized data

Ability to negotiate favorable pricing

Computer literacy in office communication programs, Excel and Word

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with vendors, suppliers, subcontractors and clients

Strong attention to detail

Working knowledge of Auto Bid Software

Preferred Job Qualifications:

BS in Engineering or Construction Management

Ability to compile a bid in response to an RFP/RFQ/RFI

Knowledge of design and building code

ADA Specifications:

Position requires sitting for prolonged periods and occasional standing and walking. Manual dexterity required for computer work. There is occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. Office work environment with a moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations will be made available.