Plumbing Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Estimate Development : Complete quantity takeoffs; build labor, material, equipment, and subcontract costs; document clear inclusions, exclusions, and assumptions.
• Plan / Spec Review & Bid Strategy : Read and interpret plans, specs, addenda, and RFIs; plan the bid around scope, schedule / duration, site conditions, client requirements, general conditions, alternates / allowances, and bid-form compliance.
• Scope Definition : Prepare proposal scopes that call out clarifications and exclusions; verify vendor / subcontractor scopes for accuracy and completeness.
• Sub / Vendor Pricing : Solicit, level, and secure quotes for fixtures, equipment, and specialty scopes; maintain current pricing and lead times.
• Labor & Productivity : Apply standard labor units and crew build-ups; adjust for project conditions (shifts, height, phasing, logistics).
• Risk & Value : Identify risks, recommend contingencies, and present value-engineering options.
• Proposals & Bid Day : Assemble final bid / proposal packages, alternates, and clarifications; support final pricing decisions.
• Turnover to Operations : Lead review and turnover meetings; deliver takeoff files, buyout targets, schedule assumptions, and risk items.
• Cost History & Improvement : Compare actuals vs. estimate; update databases, assemblies, and factors from lessons learned.
• Preconstruction Support : Provide conceptual budgets and iterative pricing through design development.

Qualifications

Required

Preferred

Tools & Software

Core Competencies

Success Metrics (KPIs)

Physical & Work Conditions