Plumbing Estimator

TOWN AND COUNTRY SERVICES; Coal City (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance (short & long‑/2)

PTO

401(k) with company match

Growth opportunities

Company parties

Uniforms

Job summary

Town & Country Services is seeking an experienced estimator/sales-oriented technician to evaluate residential and light commercial projects in North Central Illinois. You will read blueprints, prepare detailed takeoffs, and estimate costs while coordinating with installers and managers to ensure accuracy and profitability.

The role emphasizes client communication, competitive bids, and growth opportunities within a family-owned company with strong benefits and a lifetime workmanship warranty.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in residential or light commercial plumbing, either as a technician, estimator, project manager, or related role.
• Proficiency reading and following blueprints, technical specifications, and isometric plumbing drawings.
• Familiarity with estimating tools or software.
• Analytical mindset with strong math skills.
• A state journeyman or master plumber license would be beneficial; sales experience with homeowners or contractors is highly desired; experience with ServiceTitan is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visit residential and light commercial sites for project evaluation.
• Inspect existing plumbing systems and assess layout requirements.
• Analyze blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Prepare detailed material takeoffs with accurate scope and costs.
• Calculate labor, materials, equipment, and permit expenses.
• Use estimating software (ServiceTitan) for bid preparation.
• Research vendor pricing and secure competitive quotes.
• Present competitive bid packages to homeowners & business owners.
• Communicate value proposition and negotiate quotes to close deals.
• Maintain ongoing customer communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with installers, dispatchers, and project managers.
• Ensure project specifications align with customer expectations.
• Contribute to company profitability and revenue growth.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong math skills

Blueprint reading

Estimating software

Sales experience

Communication

Negotiation

Customer relationship

Team collaboration

Education

Journeyman or Master Plumber license (beneficial)

Tools

ServiceTitan

Job description

ABOUT TOWN & COUNTRY SERVICES
When clients are searching for experienced full-service technicians, they turn to Town & Country Services. As a family-owned company with over 100 years in business, we’ve seen it all! From plumbing to HVAC to electrical, we install, maintain, and repair systems and equipment. We take pride in our ability to service historic homes and handle new residential and light commercial installations in North Central Illinois. Our mission is to provide our clients with value and quality, and we demonstrate our commitment to customer satisfaction with a lifetime workmanship warranty.

Our values of honesty, positivity, and excellence have served us well and enabled us to grow into one of the leading contractors in the region. We’ve established a company culture that embraces being adaptable and giving, and we strive to make our business a great place to work. We show our appreciation to our amazing employees by providing outstanding benefits and creating an environment where they feel like family. If you're looking for a career rather than a job, we hope you’ll join us!

ESTIMATING & ANALYSIS:

• Visit residential and light commercial sites for project evaluation
• Inspect existing plumbing systems and assess layout requirements
• Analyze blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications
• Prepare detailed material takeoffs with accurate scope & costs
• Calculate labor, materials, equipment, and permit expenses
• Use estimating software (ServiceTitan or similar) for bid preparation
• Research vendor pricing and secure competitive quotes

SALES & CLIENT MANAGEMENT:

• Present competitive bid packages to homeowners & business owners
• Communicate value proposition and why Town & Country is the right choice
• Negotiate quotes when needed to close deals
• Maintain ongoing customer communication throughout project lifecycle
• Answer client questions and keep them informed on project progress
• Build relationships that lead to repeat business and referrals

COORDINATION & OPERATIONS:

• Work with installers, dispatchers, and project managers
• Coordinate with suppliers to verify lead times
• Ensure project specifications align with customer expectations
• Contribute to company profitability and revenue growth
• Stay current on industry standards and plumbing best practices

• 2+ years of experience in residential or light commercial plumbing, either as a technician, estimator, project manager, or related role
• Proficiency reading and following blueprints, technical specifications, and isometric plumbing drawings
• Familiarity with estimating tools or software
• Analytical mindset with strong math skills
• While not required, a state journeyman or master plumber license would be beneficial. A successful track record in sales, preferably selling directly to residential homeowners or commercial general contractors, is also highly desired! Experience with trade specific estimating software, like ServiceTitan, is also preferred.
• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Short- and long-term disability
• PTO
• A bonus structure
• A 401(k) with company match
• Growth opportunities
• Company parties
• Uniforms