Tommy
Plumbing Estimator
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Third-generation, California-licensed plumbing contractor (C-36 / A) with 8+ years of residential and commercial experience and a track record of $1.5M–$2M in annual sales. Skilled at turning blueprints, site walks, and client conversations into accurate, competitively priced estimates that close — backed by hands-on field expertise and firsthand experience owning and operating a plumbing service business.
Experience
Commercial Construction Plumbing Foreman - Andersen Commercial Plumbing - La Verne, CA
(2024-08)
- Convert BTUs and fixture units into accurate pipe sizing for water, gas, and drainage estimates on new commercial construction
- Read and interpret blueprints and schematics; flag plan discrepancies to architects and engineers before they become costly change orders
- Select materials and equipment that balance code compliance, quality, and cost — protecting margin on every install
- Communicate directly with project managers and general contractors to keep scope, budget, and schedule aligned
Commercial Service Plumbing Supervisor - Glidewell Dental Laboratories - Irvine, CA
(2023-11 - 2024-08)
- Scoped and priced service work — repairs, preventive maintenance, hydrojetting — for a commercial facility, coordinating directly with the project management team
- Read blueprints and building plans to create accurate work order documentation; tracked project status in Smartsheet
Plumbing Service Supervisor - Angelo Plumbing Inc. - Los Angeles, CA
(2013-02 - 2023-11)
- Composed estimates, proposals, and bids for residential and commercial plumbing projects, including isometric blueprint takeoffs and detailed cost breakdowns
- Built and grew commercial accounts, including SoCal Gas and SoCal Edison, expanding contract value by $500K+ annually
- Built and maintained a customer database enabling personalized follow-up, repeat business, and targeted sales outreach
- Advised clients directly on plumbing options and costs, balancing technical accuracy with customer satisfaction to win business
Owner-Operator - Good Neighbor Plumbing / Uniform Plumbing Co.
(2020)
- Own and operate two plumbing service businesses generating approximately $1M in combined annual revenue
- Build and present estimates and proposals for residential and light-commercial work, from single fixture upgrades to full system replacements
- Manage the full sales cycle — lead intake, estimating, proposal presentation, and close — pricing competitively while protecting margin