Plumbing Estimator

Team Kline • Full-time • Waukee, IA, US • 4m ago

Job Title: Plumbing Estimator
Location: Waukee / In Office

Join Team Kline – Where you’re not just an employee, you’re an owner!
When you join Team Kline you become an employee owner, sharing in our success as we continue to grow. Since wiring our first home in 2004, we’ve grown to around 400 team members across five locations: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Omaha, and Kansas City. We’ve expanded our services to include HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and more!

Job Summary:
The Plumbing Estimator is responsible for assessing project timelines, researching market prices for materials and equipment, and communicate with clients to define project scopes. The role also focuses on improving cost-estimating procedures to minimize discrepancies between estimated and actual costs. If you’re passionate about your career, and want to take it to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze blueprints to determine materials needed for project completion
Identify the quantity, type, and cost of materials and fixtures needed for projects, as well as labor requirements
Assess the potential profitability of projects to assist management with bidding decisions
Provide actionable solutions to enhance project profitability
Complete and submit competitive project bids in line with established guidelines
Evaluate labor and material costs to determine the feasibility of in-house construction versus subcontracting
Attend pre-bid meetings and oversee pre-con meetings with project managers and field foreman for effective project handoff
Assist in managing project change orders as needed
Maintain ongoing communication with project managers and conduct post-project reviews for continuous improvement

Minimum Requirements:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to interpret blueprints
Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at a time
Minimum of 2 years relevant experience

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time, and walk for extended periods; occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds
Good visual acuity for reading documents and blueprints
Proficient hand-eye coordination for computer use
Ability to hear and participate in meetings
Follow safety protocols and wear PPE when necessary
Indoors and outdoors work required, may be exposed to extreme weather, confined spaces, and high elevations
Overtime, weekend, and emergency work may be required

Why Team Kline?

Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans. Team Kline covers long term disability 100%.
Financial Security: 401k with a company match, plus our amazing Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!
Paid Time Off: Company paid holidays, and up to five weeks of paid time off!
Training & Growth: Accredited on-site apprenticeship partnered with Hawkeye Community College for Electrical and HVAC, and ABC of Iowa for plumbing apprenticeships. Career advancement and career development opportunities
Fun Perks: Company outings, opportunities to win cash prizes, and a team environment like no other.