Plumbing Estimator/PM (Commercial)

Sheet Metal - Anchorage, AK

Full-time - Senior

Anchorage, AK

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

Sheet Metal Inc. is seeking a Plumbing Estimator/Project Manager to oversee commercial mechanical construction projects. This dual role combines project estimating and management, requiring a strong background in plumbing and construction. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates, managing project execution, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop critical path job schedules and evaluate long-lead procurement needs.
• Collaborate with clients, engineers, and stakeholders to align project objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• 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.
• Contribute to design management, constructability reviews, and coordination efforts.
• Plan, organize, and oversee project execution to ensure adherence to schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement strategies to mitigate potential delays.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Track and manage project budgets, reconcile costs, and prepare detailed reports.
• Oversee procurement processes to ensure timely delivery of materials and resources.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of commercial mechanical plumbing experience.
• Strong background in construction, estimating, and project management for both plan and specification and design-build projects.
• Proficiency in interpreting plans and specifications to create detailed cost estimates.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of value engineering, cost control, and project scheduling.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong proficiency in plumbing systems, cost estimating, and project planning.
• Possession of a valid Alaska driver's license and satisfactory driver record.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with QuoteSoft or similar estimating software preferred.
• In-depth understanding of construction processes, value engineering, and scheduling.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Fuel card
• Health savings account
• Company truck
• Relocation assistance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan