Industrial Estimator: Piping & Bid Management

Wm. T. Spaeder Company; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wm. T. Spaeder Company seeks an experienced estimator specialized in piping to prepare detailed bids for projects in refineries, chemical plants and industrial facilities in Erie, PA.

You will review documents, prepare material and labor estimates, identify risks, coordinate with operations, and develop cost summaries with thorough justification to maximize competitiveness. Travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or a Technical Degree with 3+ years of experience in industrial mechanical construction.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in the construction trade.
• Experience with AutoBid Mechanical or other estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents and understand scope of work to bid.
• Submit RFIs for clarification during the bid process.
• Prepare material and labor estimates identifying risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate and prepare the estimate ensuring company goals and Lean Construction Principles are considered.
• Establish project strategies and goals to maximize competitiveness.
• Prepare change order pricing and cost codes for project tracking.
• Collaborate and lead turnover meetings with Operations team.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal interpersonal skills

Customer responsiveness

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

AutoBid Mechanical

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wm. T. Spaeder Company seeks an experienced estimator specialized in piping to prepare detailed bids for projects in refineries, chemical plants and industrial facilities in Erie, PA.

You will review documents, prepare material and labor estimates, identify risks, coordinate with operations, and develop cost summaries with thorough justification to maximize competitiveness. Travel to sites may be required.