Plumbing Estimator - Commercial & Industrial Plumbing
About the job
- At least 5 years of experience in commercial or industrial plumbing estimating.
- Direct experience estimating plumbing systems, process piping, or related installations.
- Previous experience with a plumbing, mechanical, or MEP contracting company.
- Ability to interpret blueprints, plumbing layouts, MEP drawings, and construction specifications.
- Strong understanding of construction labor costs, material pricing, installation methods, and estimating practices.
- Proficiency with estimating software, digital takeoff tools, and Microsoft Office.
- Direct commercial or industrial plumbing estimating experience is required; residential-only estimators and general construction estimators without relevant plumbing experience do not qualify.
- Prepare detailed estimates, bids, and budgets for labor, materials, equipment, and installation costs for commercial and industrial plumbing projects.
- Review blueprints, MEP drawings, specifications, and project documents to complete accurate quantity takeoffs.
- Identify scope gaps, potential cost overruns, and project risks before submitting bids.
- Solicit and evaluate quotes from suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors to develop competitive and accurate pricing.
- Coordinate with general contractors, engineers, suppliers, and trade partners to clarify project scope and requirements.
- Evaluate project specifications and installation requirements to ensure estimates reflect the full scope of work.
- Prepare pricing for change orders and maintain organized bid documentation, cost records, and historical estimating data.
About the company
AlphaHire provides a workforce intelligence platform for capital-intensive industries like construction, data centers, energy, and private equity. It continuously monitors signals from 500+ data sources across 180+ labor markets to deliver current, decision-ready insights on labor availability, compensation trends, and hiring competition. These insights are delivered through structured products such as Labor Availability Assessments, Workforce Due Diligence for M&A, Expansion Readiness analyses, and Workforce Risk Monitoring for active projects, without acting as a recruiting firm. The goal is to help executives, investors, developers, and operators reduce operational risk and improve project cost outcomes by guiding capital allocation and workforce planning.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
2018
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What believers are saying
- September 2026 data center tracker flags 140-plus competing projects and constrained electricians.
- AlphaHire says live compensation intelligence runs on trailing 90-day offer activity.
- The 2026 research lab ties federal-award data to near-term demand spikes.
What critics are saying
- AlphaHire depends on public data, and OEWS lags live market moves by twelve months.
- Competitors copy market dashboards fast; Bloomberg, Lightcast, and LinkedIn can bundle alternatives.
- If data-center capex freezes in 2027, AlphaHire's premium labor-intelligence category shrinks fast.
What makes AlphaHire unique
- Founded 2018, AlphaHire sells decision-grade workforce intelligence, not recruiting or staffing.
- Its 2026 Observatory monitors 180 labor markets and 500-plus sources continuously.
- Labor Availability Assessment and Early Warning System frame Go, Conditional, No-Go capital decisions.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Performance Bonus