Construction Plumber

Plumbing & Piping

Requirements:

1. Must have a Plumbing Certification and License Requirements.
2. Must be a Canadian Citizen.

Our client in the Greater Toronto Area is looking for a Plumbing Estimator/Department Manager. The client is a reputable HVAC Mechanical and Electrical Construction and Engineering firm serving the industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) sector of the construction industry for over 40 years.

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing the plumbing division. As an Estimator, the candidate will play a pivotal role in accurately assessing project costs and providing comprehensive estimates for plumbing services. The individual will collaborate with our team and vendors to ensure that projects are competitively priced.

As Department Head, the candidate will collaborate with the plumbing/piping construction manager to establish a plumbing division to complement the Company’s existing HVAC and electrical departments. The individual must have strong management capabilities as well as the ability to put together the required team for the plumbing division.

Responsibilities as an Estimator:

1. Review project specifications, drawings, and supplementary documentation to understand the unique requirements of ICI projects.
2. Conduct on-site assessments as required to gather necessary information for estimating.
3. Collaborate internally with the Company’s HVAC, electrical, and sheet metal divisions.
4. Manage subcontractors and suppliers to gather competitive quotes and pricing information.
5. Analyze project requirements and develop detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, equipment, and other project expenses, including detailed take-offs.
6. Maintain accurate records of estimates, proposals, and project-related documentation.
7. Estimate change orders as required.

Responsibilities as a Department Head:

1. Supervise a wide range of construction projects in the ICI sector from start to finish, including organizing and overseeing construction procedures and ensuring they are completed in a timely and efficient manner, and within schedule.
2. Review project specifications, drawings, and supplementary documentation to understand the unique requirements of ICI projects.
3. Develop project workflow and sequencing activities and approve plumbing project schedules for execution.
4. Manage project engineers and coordinators to ensure proper supervision and follow-up on each project to ensure project completion on time and within budget.
5. Approve change orders.
6. Ensure adherence to contract specifications and established policies and procedures of the company.
7. Meet department milestones/goals including approved budgets.

Requirements:

1. Minimum 5 years of experience working as an estimator in the plumbing or construction industry.
2. Minimum 5 years of construction project management experience.
3. Proven track record of successfully estimating and bidding on ICI plumbing projects.
4. Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
5. Experience managing and supervising site work.
6. Service driven, professional, courteous with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written). Must be able to travel to work sites.
7. Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field (preferred).
8. Must have plumbing certification / license requirements.