Senior Commercial Plumbing Estimator
About The Position
The Senior Commercial Plumbing Estimator prepares accurate, detailed, and competitive cost estimates for commercial plumbing projects. The role includes reviewing project specifications and drawings, completing material and labor take-offs, soliciting and evaluating subcontractor and vendor quotes, and developing commercial bid proposals. The estimator works closely with project managers and clients to ensure estimates align with scope, budget, and schedule requirements, helping the company secure profitable projects and maintain strong client relationships. The posting also lists extensive sales and customer-support duties, including assisting Home Solutions Advisors, processing sales and finance paperwork, coordinating customer signatures, tracking commissions and sales information, resolving customer concerns, maintaining pricing and marketing materials, preparing sales reports, and providing phone and service-request coverage. The position is based at the corporate office in Kernersville, North Carolina, and is full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends and overtime.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of plumbing estimating within the HVAC/Plumbing industry.
- Ability to multitask.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Geographical knowledge of the sales area or map-reading skills.
- Minimum 5–7 years of commercial plumbing estimating experience within the HVAC/Plumbing industry.
Nice To Haves
- Undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Professional phone skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, and mapping software.
- Energetic personality.
- Well-organized with the ability to work independently.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze blueprints, specifications, and project documents to determine the scope of work.
- Prepare commercial plumbing cost estimates and bid proposals.
- Perform material and labor take-offs.
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotes.
- Work with project managers and clients to align estimates with project scope, budget, and schedule requirements.
- Assist Home Solutions Advisors in closing jobs through phone calls, discussion, and showroom assistance.
- Process sales-related packet information daily, including job progression forms.
- Process finance documents and schedule customer signatures.
- Assist in completing job packets.
- Maintain and update daily and monthly commission totals.
- Act as a liaison between customers and Home Solutions Advisors.
- Send follow-up calls or thank-you cards to customers.
- Resolve customer concerns.
- Design and mail customer thank-you gifts.
- Create reports to track sales information.
- Maintain equipment pricing, literature inventory, presentation materials, and company branding.
- Budget and track advertising expenses.
- Assist in developing marketing, advertising, and collateral materials.
- Assist the Sales Manager.
- Take service call requests and provide backup phone coverage as needed.
- Update Customer Satisfaction Survey information weekly, including customer names and addresses for completed installations.
- Participate in weekly sales meetings.
- Maintain the website and respond to customer questions.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and yearly sales reports, including Sales Reports, Lead Closing Reports, Lead Source Reports, and Maintenance Agreement Reports.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with Safe Harbor Match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Ongoing training, certifications, and advancement opportunities.
- Company vehicle, uniforms, iPhone, and iPad provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
