Senior Plumbing Estimator – Commercial Service & Projects

Modigent; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

HSA options with employer contribution

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holiday pay

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Modigent is seeking a Service Estimator III - Plumbing to prepare accurate, timely estimates for commercial plumbing service and construction work. With 10+ years of industry experience, you will handle complex scopes, partner with service and operations teams, and support winning proposals for repairs, replacements, and retrofits.

You will review drawings, site conditions, and customer requirements to produce clear, competitive pricing and maintain detailed records for handoffs to operations.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating commercial plumbing projects, with focus on profitability.
• Ability to review drawings/specifications and extract scope for estimates.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and estimate software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and proposals for commercial plumbing work.
• Walk jobs, review drawings, and build estimates from site findings.
• Price labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors accurately.
• Coordinate with service techs, foremen, PMs, and sales to gather scope.
• Coordinate with vendors for competitive pricing and lead times.
• Prepare professional proposals and supporting documentation.
• Support complex estimates including multi-trade coordination.
• Maintain organized records of estimates and communications.
• Track estimate status and assist handoff to operations.

Skills

Commercial plumbing systems

Estimate writing

Communication

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Detail oriented

Customer service

Vendor coordination

Multi-estimate management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Modigent is seeking a Service Estimator III - Plumbing to prepare accurate, timely estimates for commercial plumbing service and construction work. With 10+ years of industry experience, you will handle complex scopes, partner with service and operations teams, and support winning proposals for repairs, replacements, and retrofits.

You will review drawings, site conditions, and customer requirements to produce clear, competitive pricing and maintain detailed records for handoffs to operations.