At a Glance
- Tasks: Create accurate estimates for commercial plumbing projects and collaborate with project managers.
- Company: Acme Plumbing, a trusted family-owned business since 1947.
- Benefits: Full benefits after 90 days, paid time off, and performance bonuses.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Join a stable company and make a real impact in the plumbing industry.
- Qualifications: 3+ years of estimating experience and strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Reports to: VP of Commercial Plumbing
Environment: In our office in Durham, NC
Commercial Plumbing Industry
Amce Plumbing is a long-standing, family-founded institution that has served the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill "Triangle" area since 1947. Originally established by W. Laurence Tilley, Sr., the company has built a multi-generational legacy of integrity, craftsmanship, and community trust. Acme specializes in a comprehensive range of plumbing solutions, including residential service and repair, commercial installations, and full-scale renovations. Known for its "Deep Roots, Modern Approach" philosophy, the company combines decades of technical expertise with a commitment to modern technology and professional service excellence.
Commercial Plumbing Estimator Role: producing takeoffs & estimates for our commercial plumbing opportunities. Working with our project managers and commercial leadership to provide accurate, well-documented estimates that leadership relies on to create bid decisions & set our project managers up to execute profitably. You would work within our estimating systems & standards, and follow the direction of commercial leadership.
What you will do:
- Perform complete takeoffs from plans and specs for commercial plumbing projects, including underground, above-ground, fixtures, gas, medical gas, and lab systems
- Build detailed estimates including labor, material, equipment, subs, and permits
- Solicit and level vendor and subcontractor quotes
- Prepare accurate, well-documented estimates to support leadership’s bid/no-bid decisions
- Manage the bid calendar and meet deadlines
- Hand off awarded projects to project managers with full scope, budget, and buyout plan
- Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks as needed
- Learn and apply Acme’s estimating standards, assemblies, and historical job cost data
- Review actual job costs against estimates and refine pricing accuracy over time
What you need:
- 3+ years of estimating experience in the plumbing trade on commercial projects
- Strong plan and spec reading ability, including underground, above ground, fixtures, gas, medical gas, and lab systems
- Proficiency with takeoff and estimating software; we estimate in FastPIPE and expect you to work in our system regardless of platforms used previously
- Track record of accurate, on-time bids
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through under deadline pressure
- Coachable and collaborative
What is nice to have:
- Prior FastEST/FastPIPE experience
- Plumbing field experience or trade licensure
- Vendor and subcontractor relationships in the Triangle market
- Experience with Sage 300 or similar construction accounting systems
- Familiarity with percentage-of-completion job cost reporting
What's in it for you:
- A part of a team at a stable, growing company with real investment behind the commercial department
- Full Benefits after 90-Days [Aetna]
- Paid Time Off, Holidays
- Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Life, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Performance bonus potential based upon revenue, efficiency and sold hours.
- 90 day and yearly review with option for pay raise depending on performance
Equal opportunity employer
Have questions or want an update on your application? Text our Recruiter, Amanda @ 980.553.0103.
Commercial Plumbing Estimator in Durham employer: Acme Plumbing Co.
At Acme Plumbing, we pride ourselves on being a family-founded institution with deep roots in the Durham area, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for our Commercial Plumbing Estimators. With a commitment to employee growth, we provide comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, a matching 401K plan, and performance bonuses, ensuring that our team members are well taken care of as they contribute to our legacy of integrity and craftsmanship. Join us in a stable, growing company where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish.
