Plumbing & Heating Estimator

Job summary

Review project plans, specifications, drawings, and addendums; complete material and quantity takeoffs; and prepare accurate, competitive bids and tenders by established deadlines. Research materials and pricing, maintain estimating records, and coordinate with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, owners, consultants, and other stakeholders across multiple projects.

Job details

The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing project documents, completing accurate quantity takeoffs, preparing bids, and coordinating with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Review and interpret plans, specifications, drawings, and addendums. Perform accurate material and quantity takeoffs based on project requirements. Prepare competitive and accurate project bids and tenders. Analyze customer and project requirements to ensure bids are complete and accurate. Prepare and submit project tenders to clients within established deadlines. Communicate and coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, consultants, and other stakeholders. Research materials, pricing, and project requirements as needed. Maintain organized estimating documentation and records. Manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines. Qualifications & Requirements College diploma/degree in a relevant field and/or certified Plumber. Good knowledge of the plumbing and construction industry. Strong understanding of building mechanics and plumbing systems. Knowledge of the National Plumbing Code and applicable safety/building codes. Comfortable using computers and standard office software. Bilingual in English and French. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies. Resourceful, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What you’ll do

Review project plans, specifications, drawings, and addendums; complete material and quantity takeoffs; and prepare accurate, competitive bids and tenders by established deadlines. Research materials and pricing, maintain estimating records, and coordinate with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, owners, consultants, and other stakeholders across multiple projects.

Requirements

A relevant college diploma or degree and/or plumber certification is requested, along with knowledge of the plumbing and construction industries, plumbing systems, and applicable codes. Candidates should be comfortable with computers and standard office software, bilingual in English and French, detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and able to communicate effectively while managing competing deadlines.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Quantity Takeoffs
• Bid Preparation
• Tender Preparation
• Plan And Specification Interpretation
• Plumbing Systems
• Building Mechanics
• National Plumbing Code
• Construction Industry Knowledge
• Pricing Research
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Estimating Documentation
• Project Management
• Attention To Detail
• Time Management
• Communication
• English And French Bilingualism

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Engineering

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