Residential HVAC and Plumbing Estimator

Residential HVAC and Plumbing Estimator

Precision Plumbing and Heating Systems

Traverse City, MI

Full-Time | Residential New Construction

Expected Annual Earnings: $80,000-$150,000+ through base salary, commission, and performance incentives

Precision Plumbing and Heating Systems is looking for an experienced Residential HVAC and Plumbing Estimator to join our growing new construction team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys analyzing construction plans, collaborating with builders, and developing accurate estimates that help bring high-end residential projects from concept to completion.

For more than 20 years, Precision Plumbing and Heating Systems has partnered with homeowners, builders, and developers throughout Northwest Michigan to deliver exceptional plumbing, heating, cooling, and mechanical systems. As demand for custom residential construction continues to grow, we’re seeking an estimator who can combine technical expertise with outstanding customer relationships while helping position projects for success before construction even begins.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building a long-term career with one of Northern Michigan’s most respected mechanical contractors, we’d like to meet you.

• Established company serving Northwest Michigan since 2000
• Opportunity to work on luxury custom homes and high-end residential developments
• Family-oriented culture built on integrity, quality, and teamwork
• Collaborative partnership with project managers, field leaders, and company leadership
• Stable pipeline of year-round residential construction projects
• Leadership that values innovation, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement
• Long-term advancement opportunities within a growing organization

• Annual earning potential of $80,000-$150,000+ through salary, commission, and performance incentives
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Company phone and technology package
• Company-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Wellness time
• Long-term career advancement opportunities
• Stable year-round workload with an established customer base

As a Residential HVAC and Plumbing Estimator, you’ll prepare detailed estimates for custom home construction projects by reviewing architectural plans, blueprints, specifications, and project documents. You’ll evaluate plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical system requirements, perform quantity takeoffs, develop competitive pricing, prepare proposals, and recommend practical solutions that align with project goals and budgets.

You’ll work closely with builders, developers, homeowners, vendors, and internal teams throughout the preconstruction process to answer questions, review project scope, coordinate design considerations, and ensure estimates accurately reflect labor, materials, equipment, and installation requirements. You’ll also assist with ductwork layout evaluations, identify value engineering opportunities, manage estimate revisions, track project changes, and help transition awarded projects to the production team for a smooth handoff.

Your ability to balance technical accuracy, strong communication, and relationship management will play a critical role in supporting successful projects and continued company growth.

We’re seeking candidates with experience estimating residential HVAC, plumbing, mechanical systems, or related construction projects. Previous experience with custom homes or residential new construction is strongly preferred.

Successful candidates should be comfortable reading blueprints, specifications, and construction documents while preparing detailed estimates, proposals, and bid packages. A strong understanding of residential plumbing systems, HVAC equipment, ductwork design, construction methods, and mechanical installations is essential.

Experience using estimating software, spreadsheets, and construction technology platforms is preferred. Strong analytical abilities, mathematical aptitude, attention to detail,…