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Plumbing Estimator

Job in Jeffersontown, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Listing for: The A Career
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-05
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 105000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 105000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are seeking an analytical, highly detailed Plumbing & Sprinkler Systems Estimator to join our pre-construction team. In this role, you will be the key technical specialist responsible for the precise interpretation and comprehensive quantity takeoff of hydro-sanitary and fire protection systems. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering judgment with practical experience reading complex blueprints and utilizing cutting-edge digital takeoff software.

Requirements

Technical Knowledge &

Skills Required:
  • Advanced English Knowledge: upper intermediate, advanced or proficient
  • Strong and verifiable engineering/architectural background and experience
  • 2+ years of construction estimating experience, with specific hands-on knowledge plumbing and sprinklers systems.
  • Plumbing Systems: Domestic cold/hot water networks, recirculation loops, control valves, pressure regulators, and backflow prev enters.
  • Water Heating & Hydronic Equipment: Storage/tankless heaters, boilers, heat exchangers, circulating pumps, and expansion tanks.
  • Drainage Systems: Sanitary waste, vent piping, storm downspouts, required slopes, cleanouts, and drainage accessories.
  • Sprinkler Systems: Wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems, including rociadores, branch lines, mains, and valve assemblies.
  • Fire Mains & Standpipes: Standpipe systems, fire department connections (FDCs), supervisory devices, and test/drain assemblies.
  • Pumping Systems: Booster, sump, sewage ejector, fire, and jockey pumps, including their components and hook-ups.
  • Piping Materials: Applications and joining methods for steel, copper, cast iron, PVC, CPVC, and PEX.
  • Fixtures & Supports: Commercial/residential fixtures, hangers, anchors, seismic bracing, insulation, and firestop seals.
  • Hydraulic Fundamentals: Core understanding of flow rate, pressure, and head loss to properly interpret specifications.
  • Symbology & Scales: Mastery of blueprint legends, abbreviations, equipment schedules, and digital scale calibration (metric/imperial)
  • Ability to perform drafting, layout work, and straightforward calculations, take-offs, budgets relative to all construction details
  • Prepare drawings from supplied plans and sketches
  • Perform component-based material take-offs from prepared shop drawings
Soft

Skills Required:
  • Professionalism:
    Professional attitude and ethical behavior
  • Estimating Software: Advanced proficiency in Bluebeam, Plan Swift, On-Screen Takeoff
    , or equivalent tools.
  • Productivity Tools: Mastery of Excel for organizing, sorting, and consolidating large material lists.
  • CAD/BIM: Ability to navigate plans in AutoCAD; familiarity with Revit/BIM workflows is a plus.
  • Competencies: Sharp attention to detail, strong technical criteria, and high organization in managing design revisions.
  • Communication:
    Solid written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to communicate and convey information between expert teams
  • Organization skills and attention to detail
  • Prioritization skills:
    Ability to identify, establish, and assign prioritie
  • Ability to comply when necessary; following orders or specific instructions if needed
Desirable Knowledge &

Skills:

Plan Swift knowledge or similar softwares.

Manage the day-to-day workflow and output of the department, prioritizing and assigning projects

Calculate project time & budget estimates based on materials and resources required; maintain a system for recurring or standard projects

Ensure finished projects align with customer and project requirements

Perform any other job-related duties as required

Main Tools to Manage:

Google Suite:
Google Drive, Corporate Gmail, Docs, Sheets

Microsoft Office:
Word, Excel

Hubstaff:
Web App, Desktop App and Hubstaff Tasks

Whatsapp:
Whatsapp Groups

Zoom:
Meetings and Breakout rooms

Design tools:
AutoCAD, PDF Editor

Benefits:

Competitive pay in US Dollars

Paid extra hours

Time-off flexibility

100% remote work

Opportunity to grow

International experience

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