Lead Plumbing Project Manager & Estimator

Fidelity Building Services Group; St. Rose, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Service, A Fidelity Company, seeks an experienced Project Manager / Estimator to lead our Plumbing Division in the New Orleans area. The role blends estimating, sales support, and project management for commercial plumbing service, retrofit, and installation projects.

The ideal candidate has strong plumbing experience, client-relations skills, business acumen, and a Louisiana Master Plumber License. Proficiency with estimation software and effective communication are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in commercial plumbing estimating or project management.
• Experience with projects in occupied commercial facilities and knowledge of codes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgetary and detailed estimates for commercial plumbing service, retrofit, replacement, and installation projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, site conditions, and customer requirements to develop scopes of work and pricing proposals.
• Perform material takeoffs, labor calculations, and cost analyses using estimating software and digital takeoff tools.
• Develop proposals for plumbing system upgrades, tenant improvements, equipment replacements, repairs, and capital projects.
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors to support profitable delivery.
• Conduct customer site visits and project walkthroughs to assess conditions and opportunities.
• Manage plumbing installation and retrofit projects from proposal acceptance through completion and turnover.
• Coordinate field labor, subcontractors, materials, equipment, and resources for efficient execution.
• Develop project schedules, manpower plans, and procurement strategies to meet expectations.
• Monitor project costs, labor productivity, and profitability while addressing risks and changes.
• Prepare and manage project documentation including proposals, purchase orders, change orders, permits, and closeout materials.
• Maintain relationships with customers, facility managers, contractors, and internal service teams.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety standards, and company policies.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Budgeting

Communication

Leadership

MS Office

Project management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Viewpoint

Trimble

Accubid

Job description

Star Service, A Fidelity Company, seeks an experienced Project Manager / Estimator to lead our Plumbing Division in the New Orleans area. The role blends estimating, sales support, and project management for commercial plumbing service, retrofit, and installation projects.

The ideal candidate has strong plumbing experience, client-relations skills, business acumen, and a Louisiana Master Plumber License. Proficiency with estimation software and effective communication are required.