Plumbing Estimator

Legence • San Jose, CA

1d • $125,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Therma is looking for a Plumbing Estimator to join their team in the estimating department, which supports Therma’s project management teams. This is a full-time, in-office position located in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate will work in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, performing essential duties related to plumbing cost estimation for new construction, tenant improvement, or maintenance projects. The role requires analyzing drawings, specifications, and project documents to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates, and collaborating effectively with internal teams and external vendors.

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.
• Microsoft suite applications; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project.
• 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.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation (separate from CA sick leave); company holidays per policy.
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree