Chief Estimator – Commercial Plumbing Bids Leader

LEGACY PLUMBING; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Plumbing in the St. Louis metro area is seeking a Chief Estimator to own our entire estimating function for commercial projects ranging from $25k to $3M+.

This high-ownership role partners directly with ownership and operations leadership to shape pricing, win strategies, and the setup of jobs for success. You will lead the bid process end-to-end, perform takeoffs with AutoBid, refine cost assemblies, and manage vendor quotes while ensuring timely, accurate submissions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial plumbing estimating experience.
• Read and interpret commercial construction plans and specifications.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial plumbing systems, fixtures, and materials.
• Proficiency with Excel; ability to build and maintain estimating tools and structures.

Responsibilities

• Own the estimating process from lead through bid-day submission for all commercial projects, $25,000 to $3,000,000+.
• Perform complete quantity takeoffs and build estimates using Trimble AutoBid.
• Build, maintain, and refine fixture, pipe, and labor assemblies to reflect real-world costs.
• Independently manage the full bid calendar and deadlines.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate vendor quotes.
• Review plans and specs to identify scope gaps and value-engineering opportunities.
• Make go/no-go and pricing strategy calls on jobs to pursue and how to bid.
• Handoff to project management and field leadership after award.

Skills

Estimating

AutoBid/STACK

Reading plans

Excel

Bid calendar management

Tools

Trimble AutoBid

STACK

Job description

Legacy Plumbing in the St. Louis metro area is seeking a Chief Estimator to own our entire estimating function for commercial projects ranging from $25k to $3M+.

This high-ownership role partners directly with ownership and operations leadership to shape pricing, win strategies, and the setup of jobs for success. You will lead the bid process end-to-end, perform takeoffs with AutoBid, refine cost assemblies, and manage vendor quotes while ensuring timely, accurate submissions.