Plumbing Estimator

Legence • San Jose, CA

98d • $125,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Therma, a Legence company, is seeking a Plumbing Estimator to join its estimating department, which supports project management teams. The role provides timely and accurate plumbing cost estimates for labor and materials on new construction, tenant improvement, and maintenance projects. It is an in-office, full-time position located in San Jose, California.

The estimator reviews drawings, specifications, customer requests, and other project documents; performs project takeoffs using estimating software; and develops detailed estimate packages with supporting documentation. The role works closely with estimators, project managers, engineers, detailers, vendors, customers, and project teams to define project requirements, consolidate costs, manage expectations, and ensure estimates are accurate and compliant with applicable regulations and company policies. The position may also involve job walks, bid reviews, meetings, and mentoring other plumbing estimators.

Therma describes its culture as open, innovative, collaborative, and fun, with an emphasis on employee empowerment and opportunity. Compensation is listed at $125,000–$160,000, with the final amount based on skills, experience, and work location. Candidates must have current U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Experience in the construction or plumbing industry.
• Experience estimating medium to large projects.
• Knowledge of the National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC).
• Experience with estimating software such as Trimble AutoBid, Highland Construction Software, Quote Soft, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Knowledge of plumbing systems.
• At least 5 years of field experience in MEP construction or the plumbing/process piping industry.
• Advanced knowledge of plumbing codes in California.
• College degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Bluebeam and Adobe PDF applications.
• Basic knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit, including navigating drawings and models.
• Design-build experience on medium to large projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate estimates of plumbing labor and material costs for new construction, tenant improvement, and maintenance projects.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, customer requests, and project documents to estimate time, cost, and labor and understand deliverable and quality requirements.
• Perform project takeoffs using estimating software.
• Ensure estimating workbook spreadsheets are accurate, including labor hours, labor rates, internal cost allocations, assumptions, materials, transportation, and services not performed by the company.
• Consolidate outside and internal costs associated with fabrication and installation.
• Prepare detailed estimate packages and supporting backup documentation for final review.
• Write clarification letters for estimates.
• Communicate in writing and verbally with customers and project management teams to define requirements and manage expectations.
• Collaborate with peer estimators, project managers, engineers, detailers, and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Attend job walks, bid reviews, and meetings as needed.
• Mentor and assist plumbing estimators on the team.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match of dollar-for-dollar contributions up to 4% of eligible pay, with immediate vesting.
• Employer-provided medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program and accident and illness coverage.
• Employer-provided basic life insurance and AD&D coverage, with an option to purchase additional coverage.
• Flexible non-accrual vacation, separate from California sick leave.
• Company holidays per policy.
• Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level