Commercial & Industrial Plumbing Estimator

gpac; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

10 Paid Holidays

Family Health Plan

Dental

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Plumbing Estimator for commercial and industrial construction. The role involves developing accurate plumbing estimates for public, commercial, and industrial projects by analyzing drawings, performing detailed digital takeoffs, evaluating pricing, and building complete bid proposals.

You will work with vendors and internal teams to ensure competitive bids, manage project files, and contribute to value engineering and timing of submissions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience estimating plumbing systems for commercial or industrial projects.
• Strong ability to read and interpret MEP construction plans and specs.
• Proficiency with digital takeoff software (QuoteExpress or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and written communication skills for creating detailed scope letters.

Responsibilities

• Review project drawings, specs, addenda, and schedules to identify scope, risks, and requirements.
• Perform precise plumbing takeoffs (piping, valves, fixtures, equipment) using QuoteExpress and Excel.
• Prepare labor, material, and equipment pricing, scope letters, qualifications, and value engineering proposals.
• Solicit, track, and level vendor/subcontractor quotes for specification compliance.
• Attend estimating meetings, manage cloud project files, and partner with field operations.

Skills

MEP Drawings

Digital Takeoffs

Excel

Pricing & Bids

Vendor Quotes

Tools

QuoteExpress

Microsoft Excel

Job description

gpac is seeking a Plumbing Estimator for commercial and industrial construction. The role involves developing accurate plumbing estimates for public, commercial, and industrial projects by analyzing drawings, performing detailed digital takeoffs, evaluating pricing, and building complete bid proposals.

You will work with vendors and internal teams to ensure competitive bids, manage project files, and contribute to value engineering and timing of submissions.