Plumbing Estimator in Gardena

Energy Jobline ZR; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based incentive

Job summary

ABLE Plumbing in Gardena, CA is seeking an experienced Commercial Plumbing Estimator to lead takeoffs, prepare proposals, and bid $200K+ projects. You will craft scopes, assess supplier pricing, and coordinate with Sales and Operations to ensure accurate costs and profitable margins.

The role emphasizes advancing estimating practices using modern tools and technology, with a focus on Southern California commercial markets. Join a growing team dedicated to precision and value.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial plumbing estimating experience.
• Experience estimating $200K+ projects.
• Public works and prevailing-wage experience strongly.
• Strong commercial plumbing knowledge.
• Ability to read architectural, plumbing, mechanical and civil plans.
• Strong understanding of labor productivity and project costing.
• Experience with Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Trimble or similar platforms.
• Southern California construction experience.
• Field plumbing experience is a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete plumbing takeoffs, labor and material estimates.
• Review plans, specifications, addenda and contract requirements.
• Prepare scopes, exclusions, clarifications and proposals.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor/subcontractor pricing.
• Bid commercial projects of $200K+.
• Bid public works, prevailing-wage and institutional projects.
• Attend site walks and pre-bid meetings.
• Prepare change-order pricing.
• Coordinate with Sales and Operations on project turnover.
• Track estimated vs. actual costs to improve accuracy and margins.
• Help develop ABLE’s estimating standards and cost database.

Skills

5+ years commercial plumbing estimates

Public works & prevailing-wage

Read architectural/mechanical/plumbing

Labor productivity & project costing

Pricing/estimating experience $200K+

Field plumbing experience (bonus)

Education

Tools

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Trimble

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

ABLE Plumbing — Gardena, CA
Full-Time | $80K–$100K Base + Commission

Responsibilities

• Complete plumbing takeoffs, labor and material estimates
• Review plans, specifications, addenda and contract requirements
• Prepare scopes, exclusions, clarifications and proposals
• Solicit and evaluate vendor/subcontractor pricing
• Bid commercial projects of $200K+
• Bid public works, prevailing-wage and institutional projects
• Attend site walks and pre-bid meetings
• Prepare change-order pricing
• Coordinate with Sales and Operations on project turnover
• Track estimated vs. actual costs to improve accuracy and margins
• Help develop ABLE’s estimating standards and cost database

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial plumbing estimating experience
• Experience estimating $200K+ projects
• Public works and prevailing-wage experience strongly
• Strong commercial plumbing knowledge
• Ability to read architectural, plumbing, mechanical and civil plans
• Strong understanding of labor productivity and project costing
• Experience with Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Trimble or similar platforms
• Southern California construction experience
• Field plumbing experience is a major plus

AI & Technology

Candidates should embrace modern technology and be comfortable using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini or similar platforms to assist with specification review, bid analysis, scope development, research and proposal preparation.

We want someone who is willing to continuously learn, adapt and improve as estimating technology evolves.

Company Description

ABLE Plumbing is a 33+ year Southern California commercial plumbing company serving healthcare, hospitality, high-rise, pharmaceutical, industrial, government and institutional clients.
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Plumbing Estimator to help expand our commercial and public works division and build our growing estimating/preconstruction department.

We want you to feel EMPOWERED BY TECHNOLOGY, not replaced by it.