Estimator Costing Specialist - Plumbing

STANCIL•Charlotte, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Stancil Services, the Estimator Costing Specialist – Plumbing maintains the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and Piece Rate databases, providing consistent, accurate cost data to support estimating, procurement, and operational teams. The position stewards critical information, streamlines processes, and supports cross-functional collaboration to improve forecasting, workflows, and business decisions. The role manages BOM and Piece Rate data, supports cost analysis and reporting, improves costing workflows and systems, and organizes project takeoffs and related documentation. It works closely with Estimating, Purchasing, and Field Compliance teams. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and is based primarily in an office environment, with occasional travel to job sites or operational meetings.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience in construction costing, estimating, or data coordination roles.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and formulas.
Excellent organization, document management, and file control skills.
Demonstrate accuracy, organization, consistency, and high attention to detail.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong follow-up skills and reliability in supporting internal stakeholders.
Initiative in identifying data gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Adaptability and willingness to learn new software systems.
Meet deadlines and collaborate effectively across teams.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
Experience with ERP, costing, or estimating platforms such as Sage, Viewpoint, or NetSuite.
Familiarity with Bluebeam, Adobe, or similar PDF markup tools.

Responsibilities

Create, update, and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) and Piece Rate databases with accurate, current information.
Maintain version control, consistency, and audit readiness for cost data; validate accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
Coordinate with Estimating, Purchasing, and Field Compliance teams to align cost data with field operations.
Distribute updated materials lists, labor rate sheets, and other documents to stakeholders in a timely manner.
Serve as the primary point of contact for cost data updates, clarifications, and related inquiries.
Supply estimating teams with timely, detailed cost information for bids and project planning.
Assist in developing cost reports, dashboards, and summaries for company leadership.
Analyze labor cost trends to identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
Provide job costing reports to evaluate material and labor expenses in coordination with internal reporting.
Use software tools to streamline data input and reporting; recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce manual work.
Document standard operating procedures for database and costing workflows.
Organize and manage project-specific takeoffs, cut sheets, and related documentation.
Communicate missing or updated documentation requirements to the Field Compliance team.
Perform other related duties as assigned.