Plumbing Estimator

Therma, a Legence Company For over 50 years, Therma has continued to redefine the mechanical construction landscapes in California. Renowned for outstanding client service and attention to detail, we balance innovative, facility-specific solutions with a pragmatic, cost-conscious approach. Today, the firm employs more than 1,100 people in 3 regional offices, and its clients represent a diverse range of market sectors, including Biopharmaceutical, Education, Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Commercial, Industrial and Data Center facilities.

Our culture is open, innovative, collaborative, and fun – all reflected in recognition of Therma as a #1 Best Place to Work on multiple occasions. We create an environment that empowers & challenges employees, giving them the greatest opportunity to succeed.

Therma, a Legence Company For over 50 years, Therma has continued to redefine the mechanical construction landscapes in California. Renowned for outstanding client service and attention to detail, we balance innovative, facility-specific solutions with a pragmatic, cost-conscious approach. Today, the firm employs more than 1,100 people in 3 regional offices, and its clients represent a diverse range of market sectors, including Biopharmaceutical, Education, Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Commercial, Industrial and Data Center facilities.

Our culture is open, innovative, collaborative, and fun – all reflected in recognition of Therma as a #1 Best Place to Work on multiple occasions. We create an environment that empowers & challenges employees, giving them the greatest opportunity to succeed. 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.

Position: Full-time, In-office

Location:

San Jose, CA

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Also, additional job duties may be assigned.

• 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 Auto Bid 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.

• 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 Auto Bid, 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.

• 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.

• ORGANIZED:
  Sense of urgency with the ability to set priorities and build action plans to drive timely execution. Thorough, methodical, and result-oriented with great attention to detail.
• PROBLEM-SOLVING:
  Able to identify patterns beyond noise or incomplete information by demonstrating a willingness to engage by asking questions and articulating relevant problem statements and drive toward logical conclusions and decision points. Attention to detail, able to segregate beliefs and assumptions from facts.…