Plumbing Estimator

The A Career; Colombia; Remote; COP 194,698,000 - 292,047,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive pay in USD

Paid overtime

Time-off flexibility

Growth opportunities

International experience

Job summary

Thea Career Inc. is seeking a Plumbing & Sprinkler Systems Estimator to join the pre-construction team. You will perform precise quantity takeoffs for hydro-sanitary and fire protection systems, interpreting complex blueprints and using digital takeoff software.

Ideal candidates have a strong engineering background, hands-on estimating experience for plumbing and sprinklers, and excellent English skills. This full-remote position offers international exposure and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Advanced English knowledge at upper intermediate to proficient level.
• Strong engineering/architectural background and experience.
• 2+ years of construction estimating experience for plumbing and sprinkler systems.
• Knowledge of plumbing systems, water heating, drainage, and sprinklers.
• Experience with blueprint interpretation and takeoff workflows.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, PlanSwift or On-Screen Takeoff.

Skills

Advanced English

Engineering background

Estimating experience

Blueprint reading

Digital takeoff literacy

Tools

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

On-Screen Takeoff

AutoCAD

Revit

Excel

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an analytical, highly detailed Plumbing & Sprinkler Systems Estimator to join our pre-construction team. In this role, you will be the key technical specialist responsible for the precise interpretation and comprehensive quantity takeoff of hydro-sanitary and fire protection systems. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering judgment with practical experience reading complex blueprints and utilizing cutting-edge digital takeoff software.

Job Requirements

Technical Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Advanced English Knowledge: upper intermediate, advanced or proficient


• Strong and verifiable engineering/architectural background and experience


• 2+ years of construction estimating experience, with specific hands-on knowledge plumbing and sprinklers systems.


• Plumbing Systems: Domestic cold/hot water networks, recirculation loops, control valves, pressure regulators, and backflow preventers.


• Water Heating & Hydronic Equipment: Storage/tankless heaters, boilers, heat exchangers, circulating pumps, and expansion tanks.


• Drainage Systems: Sanitary waste, vent piping, storm downspouts, required slopes, cleanouts, and drainage accessories.


• Sprinkler Systems: Wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems, including rociadores, branch lines, mains, and valve assemblies.


• Fire Mains & Standpipes: Standpipe systems, fire department connections (FDCs), supervisory devices, and test/drain assemblies.


• Pumping Systems: Booster, sump, sewage ejector, fire, and jockey pumps, including their components and hook-ups.


• Piping Materials: Applications and joining methods for steel, copper, cast iron, PVC, CPVC, and PEX.


• Fixtures & Supports: Commercial/residential fixtures, hangers, anchors, seismic bracing, insulation, and firestop seals.


• Hydraulic Fundamentals: Core understanding of flow rate, pressure, and head loss to properly interpret specifications.


• Symbology & Scales: Mastery of blueprint legends, abbreviations, equipment schedules, and digital scale calibration (metric/imperial)


• Ability to perform drafting, layout work, and straightforward calculations, take-offs, budgets relative to all construction details


• Prepare drawings from supplied plans and sketches


• Perform component-based material take-offs from prepared shop drawings
  

Soft Skills Required

• Professionalism: Professional attitude and ethical behavior


• Estimating Software: Advanced proficiency in Bluebeam, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff, or equivalent tools.


• Productivity Tools: Mastery of Excel for organizing, sorting, and consolidating large material lists.


• CAD/BIM: Ability to navigate plans in AutoCAD; familiarity with Revit/BIM workflows is a plus.


• Competencies: Sharp attention to detail, strong technical criteria, and high organization in managing design revisions.


• Communication: Solid written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to communicate and convey information between expert teams


• Organization skills and attention to detail


• Prioritization skills: Ability to identify, establish, and assign prioritie


• Ability to comply when necessary; following orders or specific instructions if needed
  

Desirable Knowledge & Skills

• PlanSwift knowledge or similar softwares.


• Manage the day-to-day workflow and output of the department, prioritizing and assigning projects


• Calculate project time & budget estimates based on materials and resources required; maintain a system for recurring or standard projects


• Ensure finished projects align with customer and project requirements


• Perform any other job-related duties as required
  

Main Tools To Manage

• Google Suite: Google Drive, Corporate Gmail, Docs, Sheets


• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel


• Hubstaff: Web App, Desktop App and Hubstaff Tasks


• Whatsapp: Whatsapp Groups


• Zoom: Meetings and Breakout rooms


• Design tools: AutoCAD, PDF Editor
  

Benefits

• Competitive pay in US Dollars


• Paid extra hours


• Time-off flexibility


• 100% remote work


• Opportunity to grow


• International experience