Estimator Commercial Plumbing | Design Build
$70,304–$85,000 year
On-siteAnaheim, California, United States
Job Summary
Prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial plumbing systems, including domestic water, sanitary waste, storm drainage, and specialty piping. Develop conceptual budgets, schematic estimates, and bid proposals while performing quantity takeoffs from drawings, BIM models, and specifications. Solicit subcontractor quotations, analyze risk factors, and identify value engineering opportunities. Collaborate with project management, engineering, and field operations to ensure estimates align with profitability goals. Maintain estimating databases and participate in post-project reviews to improve accuracy. Work with purchasing teams on material pricing and support design-build budget negotiations.
Required Qualifications
- 2 to 5+ years of plumbing construction estimating experience
- Commercial plumbing estimating experience in a design-build environment
- Experience across California, Nevada, and/or Arizona
- Commercial plumbing systems and codes
- Design-build construction processes
- Construction drawings and specifications
- Labor productivity and installation methods
- Plumbing materials and equipment procurement
- Construction scheduling and sequencing
- Bluebeam (proficient)
- Microsoft Excel
- Build Ops or similar construction management platforms
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and cost accuracy
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and bid deadlines at once
- Willingness to learn and take direction from leadership
Desired Qualifications
- Commercial plumbing estimating experience in a design-build environment preferred
- Experience across California, Nevada, and/or Arizona is a plus
- AutoCAD / Revit (preferred)
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.