Commercial Plumbing Estimator

Commercial Plumbing Estimator

East Los Angeles County

Position Overview

A well-established commercial plumbing contractor in Southern California is seeking an experienced Commercial Plumbing Estimator to join its growing team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in tenant improvement projects and the ability to manage multiple bids in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for commercial plumbing projects
• Maintain organized take-off spreadsheets, including material breakdowns, supporting documentation, and project summaries
• Identify constructability issues during the estimating process
• Solicit and coordinate pricing from subcontractors and suppliers
• Maintain all working documents and backup data supporting estimates
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, and related documents to prepare accurate cost, labor, and time estimates
• Interpret construction drawings and apply current market pricing
• Support additional estimating and preconstruction tasks as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial plumbing estimating preferred
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Solid understanding of commercial plumbing systems and construction practices
• Experience with fast-paced tenant improvement (TI) projects
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; Bluebeam experience is a plus
• Experience with Trimble or QuickPen is required
• Strong math, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $90,000 – $130,000+ (DOE)
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays