Plumbing Estimator – Covarent Plumbing Location: Richardson, TX (DFW area) | Type: Full-time | Pay: $55,000–$65,000 + Commission About the Role Covarent Plumbing is looking for a plumbing estimator who reads plans well. Most of our bids come from builder plan sets, so you’ll spend your days turning drawings into accurate takeoffs and competitive bids. You’ll estimate projects of all sizes, including residential (single-family homes through multifamily) and commercial, from new builds to remodels. You’ll work directly with ownership and project managers from first takeoff to project handoff. Why Covarent Work directly with ownership, not through layers of management Have a real voice in which projects we bid and pursue Room to build and grow the estimating department as the company grows Commission that rewards accurate, profitable estimating Nice to Have Multifamily and commercial estimating experience Familiarity with DFW codes and local supply houses Texas plumbing license (helpful but not required) Compensation Base salary: $55,000–$65,000, depending on experience Commission: a percentage based on a project margin scale. Commission structure is negotiable and will be discussed during the interview. Responsibilities: Prepare preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates, and detailed estimates for small to medium-size projects Deliver complete, accurate bids on time and meet every bid deadline Keep takeoffs, pricing, and quotes organized and documented so estimates can be reviewed and checked Keep unit costs and material pricing current with supplier and market changes Write clear scope summaries, inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications for each bid Work with the pricing team on final bid review and pricing decisions Hand off awarded projects to project managers with a clear estimate breakdown and scope notes Track bid results and use win/loss feedback to improve future estimates Qualifications: Strong plan-reading skills, especially with builder plan sets and construction drawings 2+ years of plumbing estimating experience, or plumbing field experience with strong plan-reading ability Solid understanding of plumbing systems: DWV, domestic water, gas, fixtures, and equipment Experience with takeoff software (Bluebeam preferred) and Excel Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working to deadlines Clear communicator with suppliers, subcontractors, and the internal team Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000 yearly

• Prepare preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates, and detailed estimates for small to medium-size projects • Deliver complete, accurate bids on time and meet every bid deadline • Keep takeoffs, pricing, and quotes organized and documented so estimates can be reviewed and checked • Keep unit costs and material pricing current with supplier and market changes • Write clear scope summaries, inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications for each bid • Work with the pricing team on final bid review and pricing decisions • Hand off awarded projects to project managers with a clear estimate breakdown and scope notes • Track bid results and use win/loss feedback to improve future estimates