Estimator (Process Piping)

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Process Piping Estimator for our Southern California division will provide and / or coordinate all estimating services necessary to procure Process Piping / Mechanical 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 / commercial construction, process piping, manufacturing, power, refinery, pipe fabrication, water treatment or similar types of projects, this may be the role for you!

Location : Cypress, 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

Preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :