Plumbing Project Manager / Estimator
QuickPro Staffing
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Job summary
QuickPro Staffing is seeking a Plumbing Project Manager / Estimator to join our NKY-based commercial construction team. This role blends estimating, project management, and customer relations to drive growth across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
You will review drawings, perform takeoffs, manage budgets, coordinate with field teams, and build strong client relationships while traveling regionally. The position offers a competitive salary with annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of plumbing construction experience.
- Commercial plumbing construction experience required.
- Significant hands-on field experience.
- Ability to manage projects up to $2M.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
Responsibilities
- Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and contract documents.
- Perform plumbing quantity takeoffs and labor estimates.
- Obtain and evaluate pricing from vendors.
- Prepare accurate, competitive estimates for commercial plumbing projects.
- Identify scope gaps, exclusions, and value-engineering opportunities.
- Attend pre-bid meetings, job walks, and site visits.
- Develop project budgets and turnover documentation.
- Assist with contract review and project startup.
- Manage commercial plumbing projects from award to completion.
- Coordinate with field personnel to ensure successful execution.
- Monitor schedules, manpower, materials, and procurement.
- Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and project documentation.
- Conduct project meetings and maintain records.
- Resolve issues and communicate with customers and teams.
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Job description
Location: based in NKY
Territory: Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Annual Performance Bonus
Benefits: Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance, Cell Phone Allowance, Comprehensive Benefits, PTO & Paid Holidays
We are seeking an experienced Plumbing Project Manager / Estimator to join our commercial construction team. This position offers the opportunity to combine commercial plumbing estimating, project management, and customer relationship development in a key role supporting company growth.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in commercial plumbing construction, significant field experience, and the ability to take projects from initial estimate through project closeout.
This is approximately a 60% estimating/preconstruction and 40% project management/customer relations role.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, addenda, and contract documents.
- Perform plumbing quantity takeoffs and labor estimates.
- Obtain and evaluate pricing from vendors and suppliers.
- Prepare accurate, competitive estimates for commercial plumbing projects.
- Identify scope gaps, exclusions, and value-engineering opportunities.
- Attend pre-bid meetings, job walks, and site visits.
- Develop project budgets and prepare project turnover documentation.
- Assist with contract review and project startup.
- Manage commercial plumbing projects from contract award through completion.
- Coordinate with Superintendents, Foremen, and field personnel to ensure successful project execution.
- Monitor schedules, manpower, materials, and procurement.
- Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and project documentation.
- Conduct project meetings and maintain project records.
- Resolve project issues and communicate effectively with customers, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
- Ensure projects meet contractual requirements, quality standards, schedules, and customer expectations.
- Build and maintain relationships with General Contractors, Owners, Engineers, Architects, and Developers.
- Identify new commercial plumbing project opportunities.
- Participate in networking and business development activities.
- Develop repeat business through strong customer service and successful project performance.
- Represent the company professionally with customers and industry partners.
- Conduct monthly job cost reviews.
- Monitor project budgets and identify cost variances.
- Prepare and negotiate change orders.
- Manage purchase orders and vendor/subcontractor agreements.
- Assist with billing and collection issues.
- Support project profitability and overall financial performance.
- Provide project direction and support to Superintendents and field personnel.
- Assist with manpower planning and staffing needs.
- Help troubleshoot field issues and develop practical solutions.
- Promote effective communication between office and field operations.
- Support company safety and quality initiatives.
- 10+ years of plumbing construction experience.
- Commercial plumbing construction experience required.
- Significant hands-on field experience.
- Strong knowledge of commercial plumbing systems, installation methods, construction sequencing, and applicable plumbing codes.
- Experience estimating and managing commercial plumbing projects up to $2 million.
- Ability to develop and interpret drawings for design/build projects.
- Strong understanding of construction plans and specifications.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
- Journeyman Plumber certification or willingness to obtain.
- Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Excel.
- Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related degree.
- Additional plumbing or construction industry certifications.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
- Cell phone allowance.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunity to play a key role in growing a commercial plumbing operation.
- Combination of estimating, project management, and customer-facing responsibilities.
- Work with experienced field and construction professionals.
- Regular travel to active commercial construction sites throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
- Ability to walk active jobsites and navigate uneven terrain.
- Ability to occasionally climb ladders and access mechanical spaces.
- Ability to inspect field conditions and interact with field personnel.
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