Plumbing Estimator

Location: Indianapolis

Plumbing Estimator page is loaded## Plumbing Estimator locations:
Indianapolis, IN (MEP HQ) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR105337##

Key Responsibilities
* Review project plans, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope
* Perform quantity takeoffs and material estimates for plumbing systems
* Prepare accurate cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work
* Solicit and review vendor and subcontractor pricing
* Identify potential risks, scope gaps, and value engineering opportunities
* Prepare and submit project proposals and bid documentation
* Work with project managers and leadership to finalize estimates and bid strategies
* Maintain organized documentation of estimates, takeoffs, and bid files
* Attend pre-bid meetings or project walkthroughs when required
* Support project handoffs to operations teams after project award## Qualifications
* Experience in construction estimating, plumbing estimating, or related construction roles preferred
* Understanding of plumbing systems and construction methods
* Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
* Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
* Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously
* Strong communication and collaboration skills##

Preferred Experience
* Commercial or industrial plumbing experience
* Previous estimating or project support experience within construction
* Familiarity with estimating software or digital takeoff tools
* Field plumbing experience or plumbing apprenticeship background##

Physical Requirements
* Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
* Ability to review detailed drawings and technical documents
* Occasional travel to project sites or pre-bid meetings
* Ability to lift and carry materials or documents up to 25 pounds if needed## Schedule
* Full-time position
* Standard weekday schedule
* Occasional travel to project sites or pre-bid meetings may be required

Founded in 1968, Edwards Electrical & Mechanical, Inc. has grown to become one of the largest electrical/mechanical contracting firms in Indiana and the Midwest. Our growth has been attributed to “providing quality work at or below market prices”. It is this business philosophy that has led to consistent double-digit annual growth over the past decade for both our construction and service divisions.

To support our dedication to long-term, cost-effective solutions, Edwards Electrical and Mechanical has established a supplier network to provide you savings through our negotiated buying power.

Don and Ruth Edwards founded Edwards Electrical and Mechanical, Inc. in 1968. The company started out as a small union commercial shop based out of their garage. The business quickly grew and relocated to an old two-story house on East Street in 1970. In 1972, Edwards Electric changed its operation to a merit-based shop, and six short years later, Edwards Electric moved to a 2500 square foot building at the corner of East Street and Merrill.

By 1981 this structure became too small, and working with a customer at the time, Mac Dougall and Pierce, 2500 square feet were added to the building. The company name changed to Edwards Electrical and Refrigeration in 1980, and refrigeration is still a part of our product portfolio. In 1998, First Energy Corporation, a registered public utility holding company headquartered in Akron, Ohio, acquired Edwards Electrical &  2006, Edwards was purchased by MEP Holding Company, converting it again to a privately owned business.

Organically and steadily, Edwards grew from about 250 employees to its current size of over 465 employees. On December 31st, 2021, a national company called Comfort Systems USA acquired all the stock of MEP Holding Company, thereby making it the owner of MEP Holding Company’s subsidiaries. Comfort Systems USA went public as a company in June 1997 and is comprised of over 170 locations across the United States.

With Comfort Systems as a parent company, Edwards now has a robust assortment of training resources and has access to national best…