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At Murray Company, how we operate is defined by shared values that are 100 years in the making - Safety, Quality, Honesty, Hard Work and Pride of Ownership. These values have led to our company consistently being in the top 15% on ENRs Best Specialty Contractor’s list. Bring your enthusiasm and unique perspective to Murray Company where you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. Join a team that cares about helping you thrive and succeed. You'll work alongside talented colleagues while establishing lifelong friendships and making a difference in our company and the specialty contracting community.

Position Summary

The Senior Plumbing Estimator plays a critical role in managing the estimating process for plumbing and mechanical contracting projects. This includes preparing detailed bid packages, working with subcontractors, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of project estimates. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in plumbing estimating.

Location: San Diego, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage estimates for assigned projects, including creating detailed bid packages and project budgets.
• Develop scope documents for subcontractors, review bids for completeness, and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Attend change order meetings and support project managers in validating and pricing changes across multiple projects.
• Lead scope and estimate review meetings, ensuring thorough and accurate estimates.
• Mentor and support the training of junior staff members.
• Foster and develop vendor relationships to support project success.
• Participate in business development activities, helping to grow existing and new client relationships.
• Maintain excellent communication and organization, ensuring effective time management and the ability to prioritize multiple demands.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of plumbing estimating experience.
• Proficiency in estimating software such as Autobid, FastPIPE, On-Screen Takeoff, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across all levels of management.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred

• Experience in business development, including building relationships with existing and new clients, is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or mechanical engineering, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to read printed and digital documents.

Compensation

$95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Total Rewards

Murray Company offers a generous total rewards package to include an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) contribution annually on top of a discretionary cash bonus program. Additional benefits include a 401(k) + matching, 100% company-paid medical coverage for employee (up to 2/3 for family), company provided life insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, and more.

Murray Company 3rd Party Recruiter Engagements

Murray Company does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from third-party recruiting agencies or individual recruiters in response to job postings. Resumes submitted to any employee of Murray Company without a signed agreement by an officer of the company (or his or her delegate) AND without the express written agreement by the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function to engage in a search on behalf of the company will become property of Murray Company. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Murray Company will not be considered binding terms. Murray Company will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiting firms or individual recruiters that have not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function.

Work Authorization

Murray Company is not sponsoring employment-based visas at this time. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing, permanent basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.