Commercial Plumbing Estimator

Entech Network Solutions, LLC.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Entech Network Solutions, LLC. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Plumbing Estimator to translate drawings into takeoffs and develop accurate, competitive estimates for plumbing systems in commercial and industrial projects.

The role requires reviewing drawings, preparing labor and material costs, coordinating with project teams, and supporting value engineering and project handoffs after award. Hands-on estimating experience and proficiency with estimating software are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on plumbing estimating experience with a commercial or industrial mechanical contractor.
• Ability to read plumbing plans, specifications and related construction documents.
• Understanding of plumbing materials, installation methods and labor requirements.
• Experience preparing takeoffs and building estimates using estimating software.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and communication skills.
• Ability to manage bid deadlines and explain the assumptions behind pricing.

Responsibilities

• Review plumbing drawings, specifications and bid documents to determine scope and project requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for piping, fixtures, equipment and associated plumbing components.
• Develop labor, material, equipment and subcontractor pricing.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotes for coverage, exclusions and pricing.
• Identify scope gaps, drawing conflicts and installation challenges before bids are finalized.
• Coordinate with project managers and field leadership to validate labor and production assumptions.
• Prepare clear estimate summaries, proposals, qualifications and exclusions.
• Support value engineering, pricing revisions and project handoffs following award.

Skills

Plumbing estimating

Reading plans

Bid management

Communication

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

We are partnering with a mechanical and process piping contractor seeking a Plumbing Estimator to develop accurate, competitive estimates and work closely with project and field teams.

This opportunity is suited to someone who understands plumbing systems, can turn drawings into detailed takeoffs and knows how labor, materials and installation conditions affect project costs.

What You’ll Do

• Review plumbing drawings, specifications and bid documents to determine scope and project requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for piping, fixtures, equipment and associated plumbing components.
• Develop labor, material, equipment and subcontractor pricing.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotes for coverage, exclusions and pricing.
• Identify scope gaps, drawing conflicts and installation challenges before bids are finalized.
• Coordinate with project managers and field leadership to validate labor and production assumptions.
• Prepare clear estimate summaries, proposals, qualifications and exclusions.
• Support value engineering, pricing revisions and project handoffs following award.

What We’re Looking For

• Hands‑on plumbing estimating experience with a commercial or industrial mechanical contractor.
• Ability to read plumbing plans, specifications and related construction documents.
• Understanding of plumbing materials, installation methods and labor requirements.
• Experience preparing takeoffs and building estimates using estimating software.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and communication skills.
• Ability to manage bid deadlines and explain the assumptions behind your pricing.

Candidates may currently work as a Plumbing Estimator, Mechanical Estimator or Estimator/Project Manager with substantial plumbing estimating responsibility.

Plumbing Project Managers or field leaders with meaningful experience preparing estimates may also be considered.

Location and compensation will be added once confirmed for this opening.