Senior Mechanical & Process Estimator – In-Office San Jose

Legence Corp.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Health & Welfare Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Time Off

Expenses reimbursed

Job summary

Therma, a leading mechanical and plumbing solutions provider in California, seeks an experienced Estimator in San Jose to define project strategy and drive winning bids. You will shape pricing, analyze drawings, and coordinate with project teams to ensure successful outcomes.

The role requires 5–10 years in mechanical, plumbing, or process piping estimation, proficiency with estimating software, and solid MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, Mechanical & process systems industry.
• Experience estimating medium to large projects.
• Knowledge of MCAA.
• Experience using estimating software such as Trimble AutoBid, Highlands Construction Software, Quote Soft, or equal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate cost estimates of labor and materials for new construction or maintenance projects.
• Analyze drawings, specs, and documents to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates.
• Collaborate with peer estimators, project managers, engineers, detailers, vendors.
• Manage project management expectations through clear written and verbal communications.
• Use estimating software and perform manual takeoffs plus labor/hour calculations.

Skills

Estimating experience

Project estimation

MCAA knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

College degree in Construction Management / Engineering or related field

Basic knowledge of piping codes

Tools

Estimating software (Trimble AutoBid)

Estimating software (Highlands)

Estimating software (Quote Soft)

AutoCAD & Revit basics

Bluebeam & Adobe PDF

Job description

Therma, a leading mechanical and plumbing solutions provider in California, seeks an experienced Estimator in San Jose to define project strategy and drive winning bids. You will shape pricing, analyze drawings, and coordinate with project teams to ensure successful outcomes.

The role requires 5–10 years in mechanical, plumbing, or process piping estimation, proficiency with estimating software, and solid MS Office skills.