Project Manager / Estimator - Commercial Plumbing

AlphaX•San Jose, CA

14h

About The Position

We are looking for a Project Manager / Estimator with direct commercial and industrial plumbing experience to own projects from estimating and preconstruction through execution and closeout in a contractor environment. This role will work across commercial plumbing and process piping projects, taking hands-on ownership of scopes, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, vendors, and client communication. The position is ideal for someone who can accurately estimate work while also driving projects through successful field execution. AlphaHire is recruiting on behalf of a client that has specialized in commercial and industrial plumbing and process piping in the Bay Area since 1994. Terry Mechanical Inc.

Requirements

5+ years of direct experience in commercial or industrial plumbing project management, estimating, or a combined PM/Estimator role.
Strong experience with commercial plumbing systems and/or process piping projects.
Must have direct plumbing project ownership experience rather than primarily administrative or project coordination experience.
Ability to read and interpret plumbing drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and construction documents.
Demonstrated estimating experience, including material takeoffs, labor pricing, subcontractor pricing, and proposal development.
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, change orders, procurement, and closeout documentation.
Strong understanding of construction project costs and field execution within a plumbing contractor environment.
Commercial or industrial plumbing experience required; candidates with only residential plumbing experience will not be considered.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed estimates and proposals for commercial and industrial plumbing and process piping projects.
Review plans, specifications, scopes, and project requirements to identify labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
Own assigned plumbing projects from preconstruction through closeout, maintaining control of budget, schedule, scope, and quality.
Manage project schedules, procurement, material requirements, change orders, RFIs, submittmits, and project documentation.
Work directly with field superintendents, plumbers, vendors, subcontractors, inspectors, and clients to drive project execution.
Monitor job costs and project performance against estimates and proactively address scope, schedule, or cost issues.
Visit active job sites to evaluate progress, resolve field issues, and ensure work is progressing according to plans and specifications.
Prepare and negotiate change orders while maintaining accurate project financial documentation.
Support business development by developing competitive estimates and maintaining strong relationships with commercial and industrial customers.