Plumbing Estimator — Bid & Cost Specialist

IES Residential; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety is Priority One

Job summary

IES in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Plumbing Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for plumbing projects by reviewing plans, specifications, material requirements, labor needs, and project scope.

This role collaborates with internal teams, customers, vendors, subcontractors, and field personnel to support successful bidding, planning, and execution while maintaining quality and profitability standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2–4 years of plumbing estimating or related plumbing/construction experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• English speaking, reading, and writing preferred, and required where necessary to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed plumbing estimates by reviewing project plans, specifications, drawings, and scope requirements.
• Calculate labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other project costs to develop accurate bids.
• Perform material takeoffs and determine quantities of plumbing fixtures, piping, fittings, equipment, and related materials.
• Obtain and evaluate pricing from vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors as needed.
• Review bid documents and identify discrepancies, scope gaps, risks, or cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate with project managers, field personnel, customers, vendors, and other internal departments regarding estimating and project requirements.
• Maintain accurate estimating records, bid documentation, pricing information, and project files.
• Support project handoffs and provide estimating information to operations and project teams as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable plumbing codes, industry standards, materials, and construction practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Plumbing estimating experience (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

IES in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Plumbing Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for plumbing projects by reviewing plans, specifications, material requirements, labor needs, and project scope.

This role collaborates with internal teams, customers, vendors, subcontractors, and field personnel to support successful bidding, planning, and execution while maintaining quality and profitability standards.