Plumbing Estimator

Job Description

Hussung Mechanical Contractors / HMC Service Company is seeking a Plumbing Estimator with a strong background in commercial construction to join our team. The Plumbing Estimator prepares accurate, competitive bids for commercial plumbing projects by reviewing plans and specifications, performing quantity takeoffs, and pricing labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work. This role works closely with project managers, field leadership, suppliers, and general contractors to win profitable work and set projects up for success. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, organized, and able to manage several bids at once under deadline, helping us remain the preferred provider of superior mechanical contracting services in the construction community.

Primary Responsibilities

- Review drawings, specifications, and addenda to define project scope and identify gaps, conflicts, or risks

- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for domestic water, sanitary, storm, vent, natural gas, and medical gas systems, plus plumbing fixtures and equipment

- Develop labor estimates using company labor units, adjusted for project conditions

- Request, review, and compare supplier and subcontractor quotes

- Prepare complete bid packages, including clarifications, exclusions, and alternates

- Submit bids on time and follow up with general contractors and owners

- Attend pre-bid meetings and job site walks

- Provide budget pricing and value engineering options during design

- Price change orders on projects in progress

- Turn over awarded projects to project management with a clear scope and budget

- Maintain cost databases, labor units, and bid history records

- Track bid results and help analyze win and loss trends

- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Key Competencies and Skill Expectations

- 3 or more years of commercial plumbing estimating experience; field experience as a plumber or plumbing foreman is a plus

- Bachelor’s degree or field equivalent experience preferred

- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

- Experience with plumbing estimating software such as Trimble Autobid, QuoteSoft, or FastEST, and takeoff tools such as Bluebeam or Revit

- Working knowledge of plumbing codes, materials, and installation methods

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

- Strong math and organizational skills with close attention to detail

- Ability to manage multiple bids at once and meet firm deadlines

- Clear communication skills with internal teams, general contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors

- Valid driver's license and ability to visit job site

About the Company

Hussung Mechanical Contractors / HMC Service Company are a 4th generation family-owned and operated mechanical contractor and service company specializing in the design, installation, and service of HVAC, plumbing, medical gas, and piping systems for healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, and mission critical facilities, as well as other commercial and industrial sectors. The companies have been serving these industries in Kentucky and Indiana since 1966, delivering high-quality and innovative solutions for complex and challenging projects. Its objectives are to build long-term relationships with their clients, based on trust, respect, and collaboration. There is a commitment to providing the best value for clients, by delivering projects on time, on budget, and with the highest standards of quality and safety. For more information, visit www.hussung.com .

The company was acquired and is powered  by Optimum Energy Co.,  a global holistic infrastructure solutions company serving mission-critical facilities across healthcare, higher education, and advanced manufacturing. The company delivers integrated infrastructure services spanning the full facility lifecycle: engineering, design, construction, central utility plant development and modernization, mechanical and energy systems, ongoing O&M and asset management, and mechanical contracting and field services through HMC. Built on 20 years of central plant performance data, proprietary AI technology, and a dedicated Remote Services team that monitors and optimizes facility systems continuously across its global portfolio, Optimum Energy delivers sustained performance improvements that no traditional O&M provider can match. Its Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) model enables clients to access this full platform through flexible, off-balance sheet financing structures, accelerating cost savings and performance goals without upfront capital commitment. Optimum Energy Co. LLC is a portfolio company of Bernhard Capital Partners, a services- and infrastructure-focused private equity firm. For more information, visit www.optimumenergyco.com .