Estimator, Construction

Location: Timonium

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** Estimator – Commercial & Mechanical Plumbing
** As an Estimator**,
** you’ll play a critical role on the commercial and mechanical plumbing side of our business—helping shape profitable, competitive bids for plumbing. Partnering closely with Outside Sales, project teams, and customers, you’ll evaluate opportunities, develop accurate and compelling plumbing estimates, and translate technical scope into clear, customer-friendly quotations.

Your market insight, plumbing expertise, and data-driven estimating approach will directly influence win rates, margins, and long-term customer relationships. You’ll serve as the go-to expert for plumbing pricing strategy—balancing speed, accuracy, and value—while delivering a best-in-class customer experience.
** WHAT YOU’LL DO
*** Collaborate with Outside Sales and internal stakeholders to evaluate bid opportunities, plumbing scope, and project feasibility.
* Prepare detailed, accurate estimates for commercial and mechanical plumbing projects.
* Perform thorough plan, specification, and plumbing takeoff reviews to identify risks, efficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities
* Clearly communicate plumbing estimates and assumptions to customers, answering technical questions and building trust
* Maintain organized estimating documentation, historical pricing data, and bid records to support fast, reliable quoting
* Partner with operations and project teams to review post-award performance and improve future plumbing estimates
* Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating tools, templates, metrics, and best practices
** HOW SUCCESS IS MEASURED (METRICS)
*** Estimate accuracy (estimated vs. actual cost variance)
* Bid hit/win rate on commercial plumbing opportunities
* Gross margin performance on awarded plumbing projects
* Quote turnaround time and on-time bid delivery
* Change order frequency tied to estimating gaps
* Customer and sales team satisfaction with estimate clarity and responsiveness
** WHAT YOU’LL BRING
*** Strong teamwork and collaboration mindset
* Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple plumbing estimates simultaneously
* Solid project management, prioritization, and deadline-driven execution skills
* Confidence interpreting plumbing drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical data
* Customer-first approach with the ability to explain complex plumbing concepts in simple terms
** YOUR BACKGROUND
*** High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred
* Estimating experience in commercial plumbing or mechanical systems strongly preferred
* Working knowledge of
** commercial plumbing systems**, materials, codes, and applications
* Experience estimating for a plumbing contractor, mechanical firm, or engineering environment preferred
* Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Following is a list of physical and mental requirements identified as necessary to achieve the essential functions of this role:
* ** Attendance –
** Ability to maintain the scheduled days and hours, including onsite presence at the assigned location as specified.
* ** Physical Capacities –
** Lift up to 25 pounds on occasion, sitting and standing for extended periods.
* ** Operation of Office Equipment —
** Job requires operation of equipment common to office settings, including computers, copiers, and other office equipment, including Near Vision, Manual Dexterity, and working in proximity to equipment.
* ** Oral Communication Skills –
** Speaking, Speech Clarity, and Speech Recognition.
* ** Written Communication Skills –
** Writing, Reading…