Plumbing Estimator III - Multifamily

Job Summary

The Multifamily division of TDIndustries, Inc. performs approximately $50M+ per year in a wide variety of projects. This includes, but is not limited to, apartments, hotels, senior living, and student housing. These can be anywhere from low-rise wood-frame projects, podium / wrap mixed use, as well as concrete high-rise construction. We perform work in the north and central parts of Texas as well as the Denver region of Colorado as well as upcoming expansion into the Phoenix, Arizona region.

Produces detailed material and labor estimates for plumbing systems. Produces a conceptual estimate based on available information, historical data, experience and basic known engineering concepts, if plans are not available. Estimates include materials, consumables, incorporated equipment and labor, direct and indirect costs.

Essential Duties

• Produces project estimates using prescribed forms, industry-recognized techniques, company processes, and procedures. Prepares proposal letters, scope qualifications, exclusions and final pricings. Assesses final estimates for project compliance, reasonable and complete use of materials, pricing, and total value as compared to similar work to ensure accuracy and completeness. Monitors all addenda, scope changes and bid forms to ensure they are processed and incorporated into the estimate in a timely manner
• Offers specialized guidance on vendor selection, meticulously reviews pricing quotes, and assesses vendor proposals for technical compliance
• Reviews project plans and specifications to gain a complete understanding of the project's scope. Assists with scope qualifications, exclusions and final pricings while working with the business development team to finalize proposals. Reviews architectural, structural and civil documents to examine their impact on the mechanical and plumbing scope of work
• Conducts thorough analysis of alternative solutions and construction methods to enhance the competitiveness of bids
• Reviews "take-off" quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates
• Communicates estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of scope of job and critical means and methods of construction
• Communicates all project issues to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner. Reports issues to customers concerning project specifications, project scope, reports, value engineering possibilities, timelines or other items pertaining to a bid
• Identifies, develops, and communicates policies and procedures for continuous improvement, including project cost savings opportunities
• erves as subject matter expert and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced colleagues
• Organizes and maintains estimating project files in a clear and coherent manner while overseeing the department bid database
• Monitors and maintains current technical knowledge of piping, plumbing and sheet metal estimating, installation practices and procedures
• Assists with project turnover to project management and field
• Conducts and attends interviews and job meetings according to customer and company needs to discuss projects
• Provides assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required
• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Requirements

Grow Your Career with TDIndustries

Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions-from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance. We power critical environments like hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.

Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For," we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.

Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last.

At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built - and shared - by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity - never labels. We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more. What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.