Project Estimator
Full Time • Cabot
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
The Westlake Group is one of the premier plumbing groups in central Arkansas. We are looking to expand our business to include a project estimator for residential and commercial plumbing projects. Our ideal estimator will specialize in pricing projects based on builder standards, homeowner preferences, and interior designer specification, and ensure proper margins on material and labor costs. They evaluate the plans for raw materials need to install all water, gas and sewer supplies. They ensure that equipment and fixture selections are accurate, available, code-compliant, and aligned with the style and budget of each residential and commercial project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review home plans, equipment needs, piping requirement, fixture schedules, and design specs to create project estimates
- Build plumbing fixture packages tailored to each project’s scope, budget, and aesthetic
- Collaborate with builders, interior designers, and clients to confirm selections
- Ensure all selected fixtures are code-compliant, compatible, and lead-time appropriate
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for pricing, availability, and substitutions
- Prepare and present selection sheets and estimate documents for builder/client approval
- Track allowances and upgrades for plumbing fixtures across multiple homes
- Communicate with purchasing to ensure selections are ordered and staged correctly
- Maintain organized product catalogs, pricing sheets, and cut sheet libraries
- Support project managers and field teams with fixture clarification or troubleshooting
Skills & Qualifications:
- 3+ years’ experience in commercial and residential project estimating
- Strong working knowledge of plumbing, equipment, fixture types, brands, and installation requirements for residential and commercial projects
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to interpret plans, specs, and builder design guides
- Clear and professional communicator with builders, designers, and homeowners
- Familiarity with plumbing codes and residential construction timelines
- Experience using estimating tools, spreadsheets, and fixture catalogs
- Vendor and supplier negotiation skills
- Customer service mindset and professional presentation
- Ability to balance aesthetics, functionality, and cost in recommendations
Join the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Team!
We want to make joining our team as easy as possible. Our team members are the most valuable assets in our organization. It’s true, our employees come first! How do we prove it? First things first.
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Pay— We believe the best performers deserve the best pay. That’s why we want to pay YOU the best competitive rate.
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Flexibility— We want YOU to have time for the most important things in your life. Our scheduling is flexible. Find out how we do it.
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Career Path— We offer you an unlimited future with our world class training programs. Our training programs include Technical Training, Virtual technical training, communications, sales, and more! If you are serious about your career and want to learn from the best in the industry apply today!
So, if you have a great attitude and a strong work ethic, and are someone who takes pride in the work you do, then we want to hear from you!
Each franchise location is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. The franchisee sets their own compensation and benefits. All inquiries about employment, benefits, scheduling and compensation at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Corporate.
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Competitive Pay
Growth Opportunity
Company Benefits
Extensive Training
Incentive Programs
Flexible Scheduling