Precision Plumbing | Matthews, NC
Precision Plumbing is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our Preconstruction team. This role is ideal for a seasoned commercial plumbing estimator who thrives on large, complex projects and enjoys collaborating during early design and budgeting phases. The Senior Estimator will play a key role in estimating and preconstruction efforts for projects ranging from $25 million to $100 million in value for plumbing packages.
The Senior Estimator is responsible for evaluating project opportunities, preparing accurate and competitive estimates, and supporting design-assist and design-build efforts from early budgeting through construction documents. This position works closely with the Senior Director of Estimating and Client Services and collaborates with the estimating team.
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Evaluate bid opportunities and assist leadership in determining which projects to pursue
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Prepare detailed and accurate plumbing estimates for large-scale commercial projects
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Develop comprehensive bid packages including labor, material, equipment, subcontractor costs, overhead, and profit
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Lead pricing exercises during budgeting, design, and CD phases, particularly for design-assist and design-build projects
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Interpret drawings, specifications, and project scopes to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities
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Negotiate pricing with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors
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Maintain strong relationships with customers, design teams, and suppliers
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Ensure bids are submitted accurately and on time, in accordance with company policies
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Incorporate lead times, logistics, and site conditions into estimates
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Support management with recommendations to improve estimating accuracy, sales, and profitability
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Maintain historical estimating data and job cost documentation
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Uphold Precision Plumbing’s standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct
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5+ years of commercial plumbing estimating experience
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Proven experience preparing plumbing estimates for complex commercial projects
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Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
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Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
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High level of professionalism, integrity, and work ethic
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Experience estimating plumbing scopes on projects valued $25M–$100M.
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Experience in the following sectors:
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Healthcare
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Industrial
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Data Centers
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High-Rise
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Commercial Office
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Experience with both new construction and upfit projects
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Design-Assist and Design-Build estimating experience, including early budgeting and iterative pricing exercises
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Proficiency with Bluebeam and other estimating software
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Familiarity with vendor negotiations, subcontractor pricing, and cost modeling
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High school diploma required
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Four-year college degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
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Primarily office-based in a climate-controlled environment
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Occasional job site visits required in varying weather and terrain
At Precision Plumbing, we take pride in delivering high-quality commercial plumbing solutions while fostering a collaborative, professional, and growth-oriented work environment. Our estimating team plays a critical role in shaping successful projects from concept to completion.
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