Sr. Plumbing Estimator @Steve Tate&Sons

Kelso Industries; Mount Airy (NC); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kelso Industries seeks a Commercial & Industrial Plumbing Estimator to prepare accurate bids for plumbing projects nationwide. You will perform detailed takeoffs, develop material, labor, and subcontractor pricing, and craft complete bid packages with attachments and clarifications.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of plumbing estimating experience, proficient plan reading, and strong collaboration with internal teams and vendors.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum three years of commercial/industrial mechanical or plumbing experience.
• At least two years of estimating experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and bid documents.
• Proficiency with FastPipe and Excel; strong analytical skills.

Aufgaben

• Review drawings and addenda to determine full scope of work.
• Perform material takeoffs by material, size, quantity, and category.
• Apply labor rates to quantities considering installation sequence and site conditions.
• Solicit quotes from suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Identify risks, ambiguities, and constructability concerns affecting bids.
• Attend pre-bid walkthroughs to assess site conditions and access constraints.
• Prepare and submit complete bid proposals with required forms and documentation.
• Maintain organized Job Estimate folders and documentation.
• Coordinate bid reviews with the Senior Estimator and manage bid calendar.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities during estimating and bidding.
• Develop and maintain labor productivity and unit-rate databases.
• Transfer estimate assumptions and documentation to project management after award.
• Track bid results and calibrate estimates for future bids.

Kenntnisse

Estimating experience

Plan Reading

Excel

FastPipe

Bid Documentation

Tools

FastPipe

Excel

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety

At Kelso Industries, 5,000+ employees across 40+ companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.

Position Summary

The Commercial & Industrial Plumbing Estimator at Steve Tate & Son Plumbing reports to the Senior Estimator and is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive estimates for commercial and industrial plumbing projects. This role performs takeoffs, develops material-quantity-labor estimates, obtains vendor and subcontractor pricing, evaluates project risk, and prepares complete bid packages. The Estimator’s work provides the financial foundation for each project, requiring strong attention to detail, organization, and estimating accuracy.

Primary Scope of Work

• Commercial and industrial plumbing systems.
• Domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, natural gas, plumbing fixtures, valves, equipment, and specialties.
• Plumbing-related piping, supports, insulation, excavation, and other associated scopes as required by the bid documents.
• Coordination with mechanical, structural, architectural, civil, and other trades that affect the plumbing scope.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review project drawings, specifications, and addenda to determine the full scope of work required.
• Perform detailed material takeoffs by material, size, quantity, and work category, including applicable fittings, valves, equipment, specialties, and related components.
• Apply labor unit rates to material quantities by work category, accounting for installation sequence, project complexity, and field conditions.
• Solicit, review, and incorporate quotes from material and equipment suppliers, vendors, and specialty subcontractors.
• Identify scope gaps, specification ambiguities, constructability concerns, and unusual project risks that may affect bid pricing.
• Attend pre-bid walkthroughs to evaluate site conditions, access constraints, existing conditions, and other factors not fully represented in the bid documents.
• Prepare and submit complete bid proposals, including required forms, bonds, clarifications, exclusions, qualifications, and supporting documentation by established deadlines.
• Create and maintain Job Estimate folders in FastPipe and the cloud-based storage system, ensuring current drawings, specifications, addenda, quotes, and bid documentation are organized and accessible.
• Complete estimating checklists and coordinate bid reviews with the Senior Estimator.
• Assist in managing the bid calendar and communicate upcoming deadlines, resource needs, and bid requirements.
• Identify potential value-engineering opportunities during the estimating and bid process.
• Develop and maintain labor productivity and unit-rate databases using historical project cost performance.
• Upon project award, participate in project kickoff and handoff meetings to transfer estimate assumptions, scope, pricing, risks, and supporting documentation to the project management team.
• Track bid results and compare estimated costs to final project actuals to improve and calibrate future estimate accuracy.
• Maintain historical cost records and support special estimating reports as requested by the Senior Estimator.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of commercial/industrial mechanical and/or plumbing experience, with a minimum of two (2) years of estimating experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of commercial and industrial plumbing systems, materials, installation methods, and applicable bid documents.
• Proficiency with FastPipe or similar estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, addenda, and contract documents.
• Proven ability to develop accurate estimates for complex and competitive bid projects.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal project teams, vendors, subcontractors, and customers.

Why Join Kelso Industries?

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Here you will experience:

Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.

Company Culture: You’ll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.

Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.

Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business