Estimator

Who We Are

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• 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

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 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.
• Mental Capacities – Achievement/Effort, Active Listening, Adaptability/Flexibility, Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Category Flexibility, Concern for Others, Cooperation and Coordination, Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Dependability, Independence, Inductive Reasoning, Information Ordering, Initiative, Innovation, Maintenance of Relationships, Integrity, Oral Comprehension and Expression, Problem Sensitivity, Selective Attention, Self-Control, Service Orientation, Social Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Stress Tolerance, Support, and Time Management. 

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 Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts

• Company-paid Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability

• 401(k) Plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO) - plus paid holidays

• Parental Leave

Voluntary benefits:

• Vision

• Long-term Disability

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Additional Voluntary Benefits through Corestream

We're an equal opportunity employer and we welcome diversity and inclusion! Reece USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer— Employer Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, and any other status protected by law.

This disclosure is our good faith estimate and may be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location, as well the actual duties assigned when the position may be filled. The range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are reviewed in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.  At Reece USA, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Final compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

$45,200.00 - $75,500.00

In this role you may be eligible for additional contributions to your total rewards package like commission, profit sharing, or an annual bonus. Total Rewards components may be subject to written plan documents.