Estimator Jobs in Connecticut
Estimator jobs in Connecticut concentrate in construction, defense manufacturing, and infrastructure, with steady demand across commercial building, government contracting, and industrial projects throughout the state. Hartford, Bridgeport, and New Haven are the primary hiring centers, where large employers like Turner Construction, Assa Abloy, and United Technologies affiliates have maintained long-term estimating teams. The most in-demand specialties are construction cost estimating, mechanical and electrical systems, and defense procurement. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Position Purpose:
We are seeking a Remote Commercial Plumbing Estimator to prepare material takeoffs, estimates, bids, quotations, and submittals for commercial construction projects throughout the Northeast and beyond. Successful candidates will have experience interpreting plumbing drawings, specifications, and construction documents while supporting contractors, engineers, architects, and project teams. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely while contributing to complex commercial plumbing projects with a well-established industry leader.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Plumbing Estimator, Construction Estimator, Mechanical Estimator, Project Coordinator, Inside Sales Representative, or commercial plumbing professional looking to grow their career with a leading plumbing and HVAC distributor.
Why Join Plimpton & Hills?:
At Plimpton & Hills, you'll join a respected industry leader with more than 100 years of success serving contractors, businesses, and homeowners throughout the Northeast. We offer a collaborative team environment, opportunities for career advancement, ongoing training and development, and the ability to build a long-term career with a growing organization committed to customer success.
Essential Functions:
- Perform commercial plumbing take-offs from blueprints, specifications, schedules, and construction drawings.
- Prepare accurate estimates for plumbing materials, fixtures, valves, pipe, drainage systems, water distribution systems, and related products.
- Estimate and price commercial new construction, renovation, replacement, retrofit, and design-build projects.
- Develop quotations, bids, proposals, and project submittals.
- Review plans and specifications to identify project requirements, material needs, and project scope.
- Coordinate with manufacturers and suppliers for pricing, product selection, technical information, and lead times.
- Support inside and outside commercial sales representatives throughout the bidding and quotation process.
- Work directly with contractors, engineers, architects, and project managers to answer product and application questions.
- Maintain project information, customer activity, bid opportunities, and sales pipeline activity within CRM systems.
- Monitor project status and provide follow-up support as needed.
- Manage multiple estimates and projects simultaneously while meeting bid deadlines.
- Provide responsive support to contractors, engineers, project managers, and customers.
- Ensure all estimates, quotations, and submittals are accurate, complete, and aligned with company objectives.
- Work effectively in a fully remote environment while collaborating with sales teams, contractors, and suppliers.
- Participate in virtual meetings with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Manage project documentation electronically using estimating software, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Maintain consistent communication and responsiveness while working remotely.
- Ensure all work meets company standards for accuracy, quality, customer service, and profitability.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.
- Eligible to participate in the company’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Requirements:Experience & Education:
- Plumbing industry experience, technical education, and/or equivalent construction industry experience.
- Two (2) or more years of experience in commercial plumbing estimating, inside sales, purchasing, project coordination, construction, or a related field preferred.
- Experience working with commercial contractors, engineers, architects, and construction documents strongly preferred.
- Experience with commercial construction projects, bid processes, and plan-and-spec work is highly desirable.
Preferred Experience:
- Commercial Plumbing Estimator experience
- Plumbing takeoff experience
- Material takeoffs and quantity surveys
- Construction estimating software experience
- Mechanical contracting industry experience
- Plan-and-spec estimating
- Design-build construction projects
- Commercial construction bidding
- MEP estimating experience preferred
- Distribution, wholesale plumbing supply, or contractor experience preferred
Technical & Computer Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret plumbing blueprints, plans, specifications, schedules, and construction documents.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Experience with estimating software, construction bidding platforms, ERP systems, order-entry systems, and CRM platforms preferred.
- Knowledge of commercial plumbing products, systems, codes, and specifications.
- Familiarity with commercial plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, natural gas piping, specialty piping systems, water heaters, fixtures, valves, hangers, and related products preferred.
- Experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite CRM, or similar systems preferred.
- Ability to analyze specifications, product requirements, and technical submittal documentation
Remote Work Environment
- Fully remote position
- Work from home opportunity
- Company-provided technology and support as applicable
- Collaborative team environment utilizing Microsoft Teams and other digital tools
- Regular interaction with contractors, vendors, and internal sales teams
Position Purpose:
We are seeking a Remote Commercial Plumbing Estimator to prepare material takeoffs, estimates, bids, quotations, and submittals for commercial construction projects throughout the Northeast and beyond. Successful candidates will have experience interpreting plumbing drawings, specifications, and construction documents while supporting contractors, engineers, architects, and project teams. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely while contributing to complex commercial plumbing projects with a well-established industry leader.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Plumbing Estimator, Construction Estimator, Mechanical Estimator, Project Coordinator, Inside Sales Representative, or commercial plumbing professional looking to grow their career with a leading plumbing and HVAC distributor.
Why Join Plimpton & Hills?:
At Plimpton & Hills, you'll join a respected industry leader with more than 100 years of success serving contractors, businesses, and homeowners throughout the Northeast. We offer a collaborative team environment, opportunities for career advancement, ongoing training and development, and the ability to build a long-term career with a growing organization committed to customer success.
Essential Functions:
- Perform commercial plumbing take-offs from blueprints, specifications, schedules, and construction drawings.
- Prepare accurate estimates for plumbing materials, fixtures, valves, pipe, drainage systems, water distribution systems, and related products.
- Estimate and price commercial new construction, renovation, replacement, retrofit, and design-build projects.
- Develop quotations, bids, proposals, and project submittals.
- Review plans and specifications to identify project requirements, material needs, and project scope.
- Coordinate with manufacturers and suppliers for pricing, product selection, technical information, and lead times.
- Support inside and outside commercial sales representatives throughout the bidding and quotation process.
- Work directly with contractors, engineers, architects, and project managers to answer product and application questions.
- Maintain project information, customer activity, bid opportunities, and sales pipeline activity within CRM systems.
- Monitor project status and provide follow-up support as needed.
- Manage multiple estimates and projects simultaneously while meeting bid deadlines.
- Provide responsive support to contractors, engineers, project managers, and customers.
- Ensure all estimates, quotations, and submittals are accurate, complete, and aligned with company objectives.
- Work effectively in a fully remote environment while collaborating with sales teams, contractors, and suppliers.
- Participate in virtual meetings with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Manage project documentation electronically using estimating software, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Maintain consistent communication and responsiveness while working remotely.
- Ensure all work meets company standards for accuracy, quality, customer service, and profitability.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.
- Eligible to participate in the company’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Requirements:Experience & Education:
- Plumbing industry experience, technical education, and/or equivalent construction industry experience.
- Two (2) or more years of experience in commercial plumbing estimating, inside sales, purchasing, project coordination, construction, or a related field preferred.
- Experience working with commercial contractors, engineers, architects, and construction documents strongly preferred.
- Experience with commercial construction projects, bid processes, and plan-and-spec work is highly desirable.
Preferred Experience:
- Commercial Plumbing Estimator experience
- Plumbing takeoff experience
- Material takeoffs and quantity surveys
- Construction estimating software experience
- Mechanical contracting industry experience
- Plan-and-spec estimating
- Design-build construction projects
- Commercial construction bidding
- MEP estimating experience preferred
- Distribution, wholesale plumbing supply, or contractor experience preferred
Technical & Computer Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret plumbing blueprints, plans, specifications, schedules, and construction documents.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Experience with estimating software, construction bidding platforms, ERP systems, order-entry systems, and CRM platforms preferred.
- Knowledge of commercial plumbing products, systems, codes, and specifications.
- Familiarity with commercial plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, natural gas piping, specialty piping systems, water heaters, fixtures, valves, hangers, and related products preferred.
- Experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite CRM, or similar systems preferred.
- Ability to analyze specifications, product requirements, and technical submittal documentation
Remote Work Environment
- Fully remote position
- Work from home opportunity
- Company-provided technology and support as applicable
- Collaborative team environment utilizing Microsoft Teams and other digital tools
- Regular interaction with contractors, vendors, and internal sales teams
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Estimator Job Market in Connecticut
A snapshot from current Connecticut openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in estimator jobs across Connecticut.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency with estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or Sage Estimating
- Three or more years of estimating experience in construction or manufacturing environments
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings accurately
- Strong working knowledge of Connecticut building codes and regional subcontractor markets
- ASPE certification or LEED accreditation preferred for commercial and institutional projects
Estimator Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a estimator in Connecticut?
Most Connecticut estimators start with a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related technical field, then gain experience through junior estimating or project coordinator roles. Connecticut does not require a state-issued license specifically for estimators, but employers strongly favor candidates who hold ASPE certification or who are pursuing it through the American Society of Professional Estimators. Large Connecticut construction firms and defense contractors typically hire candidates who can demonstrate hands-on takeoff and bid preparation experience.
How much do estimators make in Connecticut?
Estimators in Connecticut earn a median of about $81,030 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,020 for the lowest 10% to over $136,830 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire estimators in Connecticut?
Connecticut estimator roles are posted by Plimpton & Hills Corporation, MJD, and Caliber Collision and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Connecticut's mix of large commercial contractors, defense manufacturers, and infrastructure firms means estimating demand is distributed across both the Hartford metro and the coastal industrial corridor.
Which Connecticut cities have the most estimator jobs?
Meriden, Hartford, and Waterbury consistently post the most estimator openings in Connecticut. Hartford drives volume through state government contracts and commercial development, while Bridgeport and New Haven anchor the coastal corridor where manufacturing, infrastructure, and institutional construction keep estimating teams active year-round.
Are there remote estimator jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, but they're rare. About 27% of estimator openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that most estimating work requires regular site visits, subcontractor meetings, and hands-on plan review. The portions of the role most likely to be performed remotely are quantity takeoff, bid assembly, and cost database management.
How can I get hired as a estimator in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior estimator or estimating assistant role at a mid-size Connecticut general contractor, where you support senior estimators on bid packages and learn takeoff software on live projects. Construction management programs at Central Connecticut State University and the University of New Haven produce graduates that local firms actively recruit. Candidates who can demonstrate Bluebeam proficiency or who have completed an ASPE student chapter program have a measurable edge in Connecticut interviews.
Where can I find and apply to estimator jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to estimator jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current Connecticut openings updated regularly. Search the roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background and target market.
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