Plumbing- Estimating Manager

What You'll Do as Plumbing Estimating Manager

• Leading and mentoring the plumbing estimating team to build technical skills, project knowledge, and estimating accuracy across design-build, plan-spec, and cooperative purchasing projects.
• Providing expert technical guidance on optimal equipment selection, system design, plumbing and piping systems, value engineering, and constructability for proposals and budgets.
• Preparing conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and competitive proposals based on minimal to full documentation, including quantity takeoffs, subcontractor/supplier solicitation, scope development, and risk assessment.
• Attending job walks, site visits, client meetings, and coordination sessions to gather insights, build relationships, and support sales and estimating efforts.
• Reviewing and analyzing project documents (plans, specs, schedules, general conditions, logistics, hoisting plans) to ensure comprehensive, accurate bids and scopes.
• Preparing RFQ/RFP/IFB/ITB packages, bid documents, and presentations that clearly communicate technical solutions, cost savings, and financial viability.
• Fostering strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to promote Modigent capabilities and secure opportunities.
• Supporting sales through client visits, marketing events, trade shows, initial introductions, and feedback loops to align on needs and perceptions.
• Cooking with operations, field teams, and management to ensure seamless handoff, on-time/on-budget delivery, contractual compliance, and minimal callbacks/warranty issues.
• Conducting quality assurance reviews, leading high-risk/project coordination meetings, and providing input on process improvements, new business lines, and team development.
• Staying current on industry trends, technologies, codes, and procurement tools (e.g., cooperative contracts) to maintain excellence and drive innovation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in plumbing estimating, estimating, or project development for commercial plumbing, piping, and mechanical trades.
• Proven leadership in mentoring teams, developing estimators, and managing plumbing estimating processes in a mechanical or plumbing contracting environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of commercial plumbing systems, piping systems, equipment, design parameters, value engineering, and construction methods.
• Excellent estimating skills including conceptual budgeting, detailed takeoffs, subcontractor management, risk evaluation, and proposal preparation/presentation.
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication (written/verbal), and presentation skills to engage clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and project documents; familiarity with estimating software and tools is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, multitask, solve complex problems, and make decisions that support project and company success.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field preferred; relevant certifications (e.g., LEED, PE, estimating credentials) advantageous.
• Willingness for occasional travel for site visits, client meetings, or industry events.