Plumbing Estimator - Cincinnati
Listed on 2026-08-01
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Construction
Estimator, Building & Residential Construction, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Our client is a well‑established commercial plumbing contractor with a strong presence across the Greater Cincinnati market. With decades of experience delivering high‑quality plumbing construction, underground utilities, prefabrication, and service solutions, they have become a trusted partner for municipal, educational, healthcare, and commercial construction projects throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
Due to continued growth and a healthy project backlog, they are seeking an experienced Plumbing Estimator to join their preconstruction team.
ResponsibilitiesOur client is a well‑established commercial plumbing contractor with a strong presence across the Greater Cincinnati market. With decades of experience delivering high‑quality plumbing construction, underground utilities, prefabrication, and service solutions, they have become a trusted partner for municipal, educational, healthcare, and commercial construction projects throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
Due to continued growth and a healthy project backlog, they are seeking an experienced Plumbing Estimator to join their preconstruction team.
- Prepare detailed and accurate plumbing estimates for commercial construction projects.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, bid documents, and contract requirements.
- Perform quantity take-offs for plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary waste, vent, storm, medical gas, and specialty systems.
- Solicit and evaluate pricing from suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Develop complete project budgets, labour forecasts, and material cost analyses.
- Identify value engineering opportunities and cost‑saving solutions.
- Attend pre‑bid meetings and site visits when required.
- Coordinate closely with project managers, field operations, and executive leadership during bid preparation.
- Maintain estimating databases and historical cost information.
- Assist with change order pricing and project turnover meetings following award.
- 3+ years of commercial plumbing estimating experience.
- Strong understanding of commercial plumbing systems, codes, and installation methods.
- Experience estimating public and private construction projects.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
- Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred but not required.
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