Estimator

About the role

Working at Reece & Fortiline means being part of a growing global company that brings our purpose and values to life every day. We celebrate our team members living our values and provide opportunities to build a long and remarkable career. We're proud to support essential industries helping bring clean air and water to everyone. To learn more about our purpose and values, visit our career site at https://careers.reece.com/us/ Estimator - Commercial & Mechanical Plumbing As an Estimator , you'll play a critical role on the commercial and mechanical plumbing side of our business-helping shape profitable, competitive bids for plumbing. Partnering closely with Outside Sales, project teams, and customers, you'll evaluate opportunities, develop accurate and compelling plumbing estimates, and translate technical scope into clear, customer-friendly quotations. Your market insight, plumbing expertise, and data-driven estimating approach will directly influence win rates, margins, and long-term customer relationships. You'll serve as the go-to expert for plumbing pricing strategy-balancing speed, accuracy, and value-while delivering a best-in-class customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Outside Sales and internal stakeholders to evaluate bid opportunities, plumbing scope, and project feasibility.
• Prepare detailed, accurate estimates for commercial and mechanical plumbing projects.
• Perform thorough plan, specification, and plumbing takeoff reviews to identify risks, efficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities
• Clearly communicate plumbing estimates and assumptions to customers, answering technical questions and building trust
• Maintain organized estimating documentation, historical pricing data, and bid records to support fast, reliable quoting
• Partner with operations and project teams to review post-award performance and improve future plumbing estimates
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating tools, templates, metrics, and best practices
• HOW SUCCESS IS MEASURED (METRICS)
• Estimate accuracy (estimated vs. actual cost variance)
• Bid hit/win rate on commercial plumbing opportunities
• Gross margin performance on awarded plumbing projects
• Quote turnaround time and on-time bid delivery
• Change order frequency tied to estimating gaps
• Customer and sales team satisfaction with estimate clarity and responsiveness

Requirements

• Strong teamwork and collaboration mindset
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple plumbing estimates simultaneously
• Solid project management, prioritization, and deadline-driven execution skills
• Confidence interpreting plumbing drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical data
• Customer-first approach with the ability to explain complex plumbing concepts in simple terms
• YOUR BACKGROUND
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred
• Estimating experience in commercial plumbing or mechanical systems strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of commercial plumbing systems , materials, codes, and applications
• Experience estimating for a plumbing contractor, mechanical firm, or engineering environment preferred
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Following is a list of physical and mental requirements identified as necessary to achieve the essential functions of this role:
• Attendance - Ability to maintain the scheduled days and hours, including onsite presence at the assigned location as specified.
• Physical Capacities - Lift up to 25 pounds on occasion, sitting and standing for extended periods.
• Operation of Office Equipment - Job requires operation of equipment common to office settings, including computers, copiers, and other office equipment, including Near Vision, Manual Dexterity, and working in proximity to equipment.
• Oral Communication Skills - Speaking, Speech Clarity, and Speech Recognition.
• Written Communication Skills - Writing, Reading and Written Comprehension, and Written Expression.
• Our commitment to excellent customer service is just part of our story. We're also dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset, our associates! One of the ways we do this is by offering a variety of high-quality benefits for our associates and their families.
• All full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits:
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spen

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