Jackson & Blanc is southern California’s premier mechanical and plumbing contractor. As an established 92-year-old, family owned and operated firm, we need someone like you to help us grow our service plumbing division.
Our mission is to provide our customers with high quality plumbing systems and service at competitive prices, using our highly experienced staff and innovative approaches to achieve results that meet or exceed their expectations. We provide plumbing services commercial, life science, process, K-12 and government marketplaces.
As a key member of our estimating team, you will manage cost estimating, vendor qualification, equipment qualification, price solicitation, design assist support, and detailed plumbing/hydronic take-offs in support of Construction Division. You will also partner with Project Executives, subcontractors, vendors, and our internal team members.
Primary Objectives:
- Complete detailed take-offs of Plumbing/Hydronic Systems in accordance with plans and specifications using J&B estimating software.
- Utilize industry experience to complete design build estimates from preliminary layouts, conceptual designs, and BOD’s for various marketplaces and system types
- Obtain material pricing quotes for items not priced in estimating software.
- Review specifications and drawings for estimating accuracy.
- Develop and/or recommend pre-bid RFI’s for assigned projects.
- Solicit and qualify equipment and subcontract vendors for assigned projects.
- Complete/Assist written proposals, technical proposals, project presentations in support of Project Executives.
- Provide Project Managers with change order cost estimating support when detailed material take-offs are required.
- Attend job walks as required
- Support design build efforts and turnover efforts with technical assistance on complex piping systems including plan review, field review, modeling assistance, and coordination with other design professionals.
Other Duties:
- Prepare for active participation in weekly sales/estimating update meetings.
- Seek to excel in all training opportunities.
- Promote and maintain the Company’s goal of continuous improvement.
- Complete any specific additional requirements as determined by the Executive VP.
Experience and Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in plumbing estimating and/or equivalent field experience. HVAC hydronic experience is a plus
- High School Diploma / GED required, bachelor’s degree in related a plus
- Strong communication skills (written and oral)
- Proficiency in using estimating software
Jackson & Blanc is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on basis of race, traits historically associated with race,color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.