Plumbing Estimator

1 week ago

South Boston, Virginia, United States Comfort Systems USA MidAtlantic Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

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

  • 5–10+ years in commercial/industrial plumbing (estimating and/or significant field experience).
  • Strong blueprint/spec reading and rigorous quantity takeoff habits.
  • Proficiency with Excel and at least one takeoff/estimating platform (e.g., Trimble Accubid, PlanSwift/On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam Revu, or Quick Pen).
  • Working knowledge of applicable plumbing/mechanical piping codes (e.g., NC/VA Plumbing Code) and typical details (hangers/supports, sleeves, valves/fixtures, equipment selections)
  • Clear communication; comfortable running scope calls and turnover meetings.

Preferred

  • Prior field background (Journeyman/Foreman) or Project Engineer experience.
  • BIM/coordination review (Navisworks/Revit) and model-based takeoff.
  • Experience with design-assist/design-build and GMP delivery.
  • AS/BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Tools & Software

  • Estimating/Takeoff: Trimble Accubid, PlanSwift/OST, Bluebeam Revu, Quick Pen (legacy) or equivalent.
  • Collaboration: Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
  • BIM Review (plus): Navisworks / Revit.
  • ERP/Ops (plus): Viewpoint, Spectrum, CMiC, or similar.

Core Competencies

  • Detail-driven and consistent; builds auditable estimates.
  • Strong "cost sense": market pricing, lead times, buyout strategy.
  • Professional skepticism: challenges ambiguous scope and rosy assumptions.
  • Time management under bid deadlines.
  • Team-first mindset with PMs, Prefab, Purchasing, and Field.

Success Metrics (KPIs)

  • Estimate Accuracy: Actual cost vs. estimate within ±20% at closeout.
  • Bid Hit Rate: Target win rate on pursued work.
  • Turnover Quality: Minimal scope gaps/RFIs post-award.
  • Cycle Time: On-time delivery of budgets and bid packages.
  • Value Engineering: Tracked savings/options presented and accepted.

Physical & Work Conditions

  • Office/hybrid with periodic site walks (active construction, ladders).
  • Standard computer work; carry plans/laptop as needed.
  • Occasional day travel for pre-bid/site reviews and vendor meetings.

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