Senior Plumbing Estimator - Commercial Projects

Pueblo Mechanical & Controls; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

HSA options with employer contribution

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Modigent is seeking a Service Estimator III - Plumbing with 10+ years of commercial plumbing experience to prepare accurate, timely, and profitable estimates for service and construction work. You will partner with service teams and operations to win proposals, turning site conditions and drawings into competitive pricing.

This role requires strong knowledge of commercial plumbing systems and the ability to produce detailed estimates and professional proposals for repairs, replacements,

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of commercial plumbing experience, including estimating, field work, or a combination of both.
• Commercial plumbing construction and service estimating experience strongly preferred.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required; technical or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Physical Demands: Office-based work with job walks and site visits as needed. Ability to walk active commercial job sites.
• Work Environment/Safety: Combination of office and field environments. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and proposals for commercial plumbing service and construction work, including repairs, replacements, retrofits, and system upgrades.
• Walk jobs, review drawings/specifications, and build estimates from field findings and project documents.
• Price labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and related costs with a focus on accuracy, profitability, and contract compliance.
• Partner with Service Technicians, Foremen, Project Managers, and Sales to gather scope details and validate assumptions.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing and lead times.
• Prepare professional proposals and supporting documentation for customers.
• Support more complex estimates such as multi-trade coordination, unit replacements, and larger commercial plumbing scopes.
• Maintain organized records of estimates, proposals, and customer communications.
• Track estimate status and support handoff to operations after award.
• Identify scope gaps, risks, and value opportunities before pricing is issued.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced service environment.

Skills

Estimating

Commercial plumbing

Field work

Communication

Pricing

Vendor coordination

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Modigent is seeking a Service Estimator III - Plumbing with 10+ years of commercial plumbing experience to prepare accurate, timely, and profitable estimates for service and construction work. You will partner with service teams and operations to win proposals, turning site conditions and drawings into competitive pricing.

This role requires strong knowledge of commercial plumbing systems and the ability to produce detailed estimates and professional proposals for repairs, replacements,