Senior Plumbing Estimator: Lead Bids & Value Engineering

Upchurch; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Upchurch is seeking a Senior Plumbing Estimator to lead the estimating process for plumbing and mechanical construction projects across the southeastern United States. You will perform conceptual budgets, detailed takeoffs, pricing, and bid proposals, while identifying risks and value-engineering opportunities.

This role collaborates with preconstruction, project management, vendors, and subs. Responsibilities include preparing cost estimates, reviewing drawings and specs, soliciting vendor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8–12+ years of plumbing or mechanical estimating experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing/HVAC systems, materials, labor productivity, and installation methods.
• Proficiency with estimating software (AutoBid, Bluebeam).
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of plumbing and mechanical cost estimates for commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Perform detailed material, labor, and equipment takeoffs from drawings and specifications.
• Develop conceptual and design-build budgets during early project phases.
• Solicit, review, and level vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Analyze project risks, scope gaps, and constructability issues.
• Prepare detailed bid proposals, clarifications, and value engineering options.
• Collaborate with project management and operations during handoff and project start-up.
• Maintain historical cost data and contribute to continuous improvement of estimating tools and processes.
• Review change order pricing and support post-award estimating as needed.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and client presentations as required.

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

AutoBid

Bluebeam

Job description

Upchurch is seeking a Senior Plumbing Estimator to lead the estimating process for plumbing and mechanical construction projects across the southeastern United States. You will perform conceptual budgets, detailed takeoffs, pricing, and bid proposals, while identifying risks and value-engineering opportunities.

This role collaborates with preconstruction, project management, vendors, and subs. Responsibilities include preparing cost estimates, reviewing drawings and specs, soliciting vendor