Plumbing Estimator

The Role

As a Plumbing Estimator at AMS, you're the precision behind every bid. You'll analyze drawings and specifications, perform quantity takeoffs for piping systems and mechanical equipment, and assemble accurate, well-organized estimates in a timely manner.


From coordinating subcontractor and vendor quotations to formulating cost breakdowns for project managers' pre-construction budgeting, your numbers set the foundation for how AMS wins and delivers. As an employee-owned company, the precision you bring to every estimate is precision you share in, with Quality, Integrity, Reliability built into every bid.

What You'll Own

• Analyze drawings and specifications with high attention to detail.
• Understand contractual terms and conditions and issue intelligent and perceptive RFIs.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for piping systems and mechanical equipment for industrial piping and mechanical systems.
• Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates in a timely manner.
• Organize subcontractor and vendor quotations, ensuring quotes meet contract documents.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and clients.
• Prepare, coordinate, and evaluate subcontractor bid packages.
• Assemble material and labor costing information for the company historical database.
• Formulate cost breakdowns from estimates for project managers' pre-construction budgeting.
• Attend pre-bid walk-throughs periodically.
• Work with other company estimators to assemble multi-trade proposals.

What You Bring

• Previous experience estimating commercial projects.
• Computer estimating software experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Project.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications, including piping plan, isometric, and detail drawings.
• QuickPen AutoBid experience.
• Experience with HVAC takeoffs.
• Mix of field and office experience.

$90-$135K Base • DOE


Location Bolingbrook, IL


Type Full-Time • On-Site


Department Estimating


Reports To Chief Estimator
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The Package

More Than A Paycheck


As a 100% employee-owned company, your success is literally shared. We back our standard of excellence by investing in the people who deliver it.

Health, Dental & Vision Comprehensive family coverage


Continuing Education Tuition & training incentives


Life & Disability AD&D and short-term coverage


Profit Sharing You win when we win


Real Career Path Mentorship & advancement


PTO & VTO Vacation + paid volunteer time


No Black Holes

How Hiring Works

1
Apply

Send your resume. Five minutes, no endless forms.

2
Phone Screen

A real conversation with Megan about your experience and goals.

3
Team Interview

Meet the estimating team and walk through how you work.

4
Offer

A clear, competitive offer with the full ESOP picture.

5
Welcome

Onboard as an employee-owner and start winning work.