Estimator – HVAC / Sheet Metal

Estimator - HVAC / Sheet Metal

Murray Company Mechanical Contractors · Livermore, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-18

Salary: USD 90,000–130,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Estimating & Preconstruction

Description

Come grow with us...

At Murray Company, how we operate is defined by shared values that are 100 years in the making -Safety, Quality, Honesty, Hard Work and Pride of Ownership. These values have led to our company consistently being in the top 15% on ENRs Best Specialty Contractor’s list. Bring your enthusiasm and unique perspective to Murray Company where you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. Join a team that cares about helping you thrive and succeed. You'll work alongside talented colleagues while establishing lifelong friendships and making a difference in our company and the specialty contracting community. As a part of Murray Company, you'll build long-term wealth by enjoying employee-ownership, great compensation, health & wellness benefits, and matched 401(k) retirement plan.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Estimator for our Northern California division will provide and/or coordinate all estimating services necessary to procure HVAC Pipe and Sheet Metal projects. Critical to this role is a focus on accuracy, thoroughness, and profitability. This position is responsible for cultivating relationships with the Estimating Departments within our targeted community of General Contractors. If you have estimating experience in industrial construction, manufacturing, power, refinery, pipe fabrication, water treatment or similar types of projects, this may be the role for you!

Location: Livermore, CA, or San Leandro, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Regularly contact the Pre-Construction Departments of our targeted community of General Contractors to identify opportunities. 
• Evaluate opportunities to ensure we pursue projects with the best opportunity for success; are consistent with our business model; exploit our competitive advantages and can contribute margins consistent with the business plan.
• Review all plans, P&ID’s, specifications, and contracts prior to preparing the estimate to ensure any impacts on the work are identified.
• Learn and operate a computer based take off and estimating system that can provide reproducible results.
• Coordinate drawings, scopes and POCs with other trades
• Prepare RFIs for projects bidding
• Solicit pricing from vendors/subcontractors
• Prepare recaps, general conditions, schedule and letters for project
• Run job reports in preparation for bid review with Estimating Manager
• Assist in selling the project, including but not limited to developing a scope of supply; presentations if required; entertaining; negotiating and closing.
• Participate in the kickoff meeting; presenting the scope of work, work plan, budget, unusual requirements and any critical limitations on the scope of our work.
• Assist in productivity tracking of labor units.
• Participate in the daily staff meetings for the purposes of identifying any scope deviations, monitoring production and forecasting future work.  Assist with developing alternate plans to recover projects where actual performance is not meeting budgeted plan.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years in estimating self-performing construction projects related to mechanical piping (wet-side HVAC, sheet metal, ductwork, etc.).
• Proficiency in related estimating software (FastPIPE / FastDUCT, Trimble Autobid, Bluebeam, QuickPen, etc.).
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.

Preferred

• Deep experience in large-scale commercial and industrial sectors such as healthcare, life sciences and semiconductor.
• Field, craft, or piping trade experience, or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Understanding of adjacent piping systems (plumbing, process pipe, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must have sufficient visual to read printed and digital documents.
• Must be able to climb ladders, access and egress trenches and/or attic spaces and/or confined spaces.
• Requires hearing ability to communicate in noisy environments.
• Must be able to recognize alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
• Ability to grasp, handle, and manipulate small objects.

Compensation

$90,000.00 - 130,000.00 per year

Total Rewards

Murray Company offers a generous total rewards package to include an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) contribution annually on top of a discretionary cash bonus program. Additional benefits include a 401(k) + matching, 100% company-paid medical coverage for employee (up to 2/3 for family), company provided life insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, and more.

Murray Company 3rd Party Recruiter Engagements

Murray Company does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from third-party recruiting agencies or individual recruiters in response to job postings. Resumes submitted to any employee of Murray Company without a signed agreement by an officer of the company (or his or her delegate) AND without the express written agreement by the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function to engage in a search on behalf of the company will become property of Murray Company. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Murray Company will not be considered binding terms. Murray Company will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiting firms or individual recruiters that have not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function.

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