Plumbing Estimator

Therma•San Jose, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Therma is looking for a Plumbing Estimator to join our team! This position is in the estimating department which supports Therma’s project management teams. If you are looking to work in a fast paced and rewarding environment, then we invite you to apply today! This is a Full-time, In-office position located in San Jose, CA.

Requirements

Experience in construction or plumbing industry.
Experience estimating medium to large projects.
Knowledge of (NSPC) National Standard Plumbing Code.
Experience using Estimating software such as Trimble AutoBid, Highlands Construction Software, Quote Soft, or equal.
Proficient in Microsoft suite applications; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project.
Reviewing customer requests for quotes for both deliverable and quality requirements.
Communicating with customers / project teams to accurately define requirements and expectations.
Consolidating all outside costs and internal costs associated with fabrication and installation.
Creating detailed estimate packages for final review with associated backup documentation.
Writing clarification letters for estimates performed.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Mentor and assist plumbing estimators on the team.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of plumbing systems.
5+ years field experience in MEP construction or plumbing/process piping industry.
Advanced knowledge of plumbing codes in CA.
College degree in Construction Management / Engineering or related field.
Bluebeam and Adobe PDF applications.
Autodesk AutoCAD & Revit basic knowledge and navigation of drawings / models.
Design Build experience on medium to large size projects.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing timely and accurate plumbing cost estimates of labor and materials for new construction, tenant improvement, or maintenance projects.
Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates.
Work collaboratively with other peer estimators, project managers, engineers, detailers, vendors.
Manage project management teams expectations through communications both written and verbal.
Use estimating software, currently Highland Construction Software / Quote Soft / Trimble AutoBid software tools to perform project takeoffs.
Responsible for accuracy of all components of estimating workbook spreadsheets including verifying correct labor hours are assigned to the proper tasks, labor rates are accurate, internal cost allocations, assumption, material, transportation, and other services not performed by company.
Ensures compliance with regulations and company policies.
Attend job walks, bid review, meetings as needed.