Project Manager/Estimator - Plumbing

Sheet Metal Inc • Full-time • Anchorage, Alaska, United States • $66,022 - $96,618 / year • 4d ago

The Project Manager/Estimator - Plumbing will lead commercial plumbing projects from preconstruction through completion, with primary responsibility for project execution, budgets, schedules, and coordination of field crews, subcontractors, and vendors. The role also includes preparing detailed estimates and supporting bids for plan and specification and design-build projects. The ideal candidate will combine strong leadership and project management skills with a thorough understanding of plumbing systems, construction processes, and cost estimating to deliver safe, quality work on time and within budget.

Requirements:

Minimum 10 years of commercial mechanical plumbing experience, with a strong background in project management, construction, and estimating for both plan and specification and design-build projects.
Must be able to read and interpret mechanical and HVAC plans, including ductwork, piping, and equipment layouts, and provide clear, task-specific directions to field crews to ensure proper and efficient installation in accordance with project specifications.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders.
Strong understanding of value engineering, cost control, and project scheduling.

Responsibilities:

Project Management:

Plan, organize, and oversee project execution to ensure adherence to schedules and budgets.
Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, and vendors, and communicate effectively with clients, engineers, and other stakeholders.
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and resolve issues to maintain schedules and prevent delays.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Track and manage project budgets, reconcile costs, manage change orders, and prepare project cost and progress reports.
Oversee procurement and coordinate long-lead materials and equipment to support project schedules.
Develop critical path job schedules and evaluate long-lead procurement needs.
Collaborate with clients, engineers, and stakeholders to align project objectives, timelines, and budgets.
Contribute to design management, constructability reviews, and coordination efforts.

Estimating:

Prepare detailed cost estimates through plan analysis and quantity take-offs.
Develop conceptual estimates based on preliminary design documents.
Manage the subcontractor solicitation process, qualify subcontractor proposals, and negotiate scopes of work.
Create and itemize department-specific scopes and prepare comprehensive bid packages.
Perform value engineering and alternative analyses to optimize project costs and efficiency.
Track cost variances between progress estimate updates and reconcile final estimates.
Analyze historical project data to improve accuracy and efficiency in future estimates.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience.
Experience: Minimum 10 years of commercial plumbing construction experience, including project management and estimating.
Strong proficiency in plumbing project management, budgeting, scheduling, and cost estimating.
Experience with FastEST or similar estimating software preferred.
In-depth understanding of construction processes, value engineering, and scheduling.
Possession of a valid Alaska driver’s license and satisfactory driver record.

Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies:

Must have excellent communication skills; analytical, technical, writing, and interpersonal skills, which demonstrate an ability to organize, schedule, direct, control and manage construction projects and personnel.
Proficient in the use of computers, Windows-based operating environment, Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Knowledge of plumbing and piping installation
Leadership skills
Must have excellent time and self-management skills
Problem solving skills
Excellent work ethic
Goal oriented
Industry knowledge

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

Requires physical work, including lifting, pushing, and pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Physically able to stand, sit, move, squat, walk, and climb during the shift.
Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Must have the ability to handle stress to operate under deadlines

Job Type: Full-time

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