Senior Plumbing Estimator - Commercial & Process Piping

AlphaGov; San Jose (CA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan options

Additional company-sponsored benefits

Résumé du poste

AlphaGov, a leading San Jose-area plumbing and mechanical contractor, is seeking an experienced Plumbing Estimator to deliver accurate, competitive bids for commercial and industrial projects. The role requires hands-on estimating, sharp takeoffs, and a solid grasp of construction costs, materials, labor, and installation methods.

You will independently evaluate project requirements, perform detailed takeoffs, secure supplier pricing, and prepare bids that set projects up for profitable

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial or industrial plumbing estimating.
• Experience estimating plumbing systems and process piping.
• Experience with plumbing, mechanical, or MEP contracting.
• Ability to read blueprints and MEP drawings.
• Understanding of labor costs, materials pricing, installation methods, and estimating practices.
• Proficiency with estimating software, digital takeoff tools, and MS Office.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prepare estimates and competitive bids independently.

Responsabilités

• Prepare detailed estimates, bids, and budgets covering labor, materials, equipment, and installation on commercial and industrial plumbing projects.
• Review blueprints, MEP drawings, specifications, and bid documents to define scope and complete accurate quantity takeoffs.
• Identify scope gaps, potential cost overruns, and project risks before bid submission.
• Request and evaluate quotes from suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors to build competitive pricing.
• Work with general contractors, engineers, suppliers, and trade partners to clarify requirements and resolve estimating questions.
• Evaluate specifications, system requirements, and installation methods to ensure estimates capture the full scope.
• Price change orders and maintain organized bid documentation, cost records, and historical estimating data.
• Review estimates for accuracy and completeness before final submission.

Connaissances

Commercial plumbing estimating

Blueprint reading

Takeoffs & cost modeling

Bid preparation

Supplier pricing & quotes

Independent bid preparation

Outils

Takeoff software

Digital takeoff tools

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

AlphaGov, a leading San Jose-area plumbing and mechanical contractor, is seeking an experienced Plumbing Estimator to deliver accurate, competitive bids for commercial and industrial projects. The role requires hands-on estimating, sharp takeoffs, and a solid grasp of construction costs, materials, labor, and installation methods.

You will independently evaluate project requirements, perform detailed takeoffs, secure supplier pricing, and prepare bids that set projects up for profitable