Industrial Piping Estimator

Atlantic Constructors, Inc.; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, disability & life on-?

401(k) matching

Health Savings Plan

Wellness Programs

Professional growth opportunities

Opportunity to work on site

Job summary

Atlantic Constructors, Inc. in Virginia seeks an Industrial Piping Estimator to prepare comprehensive bids for multiple projects. You will review drawings, specs, and scope, solicit subcontractor quotes, and help develop bid strategies.

You will coordinate with in-house trades, support pre-bid meetings, and travel to job sites as needed. Candidates should have 5+ years in industrial construction estimating and strong technical writing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial construction estimating or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of process P&ID drawings and flow diagrams.
• Knowledge of ASME/ANSI Codes 31.1, 31.3, and 31.9.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents including instructions to bidders, scope of work and general conditions.
• Solicit subcontractor and vendor quotations for all scopes of work.
• Distribute plans and specifications to subcontractors and vendors via FTP or email.
• Assist in development of bid strategies and participate in pre-bid meetings/site visits.
• Review take-offs and pricing for self-performed work; ensure subcontractor quotations comply with plans.

Skills

Estimating

Detail oriented

Team coordination

MS Office

Education

AAS or BS in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Autobid

Quote Soft

TSI

Estimating

Job description

At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count!

Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.

Benefits

• $0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY & LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE!
• Dental Insurance Plan
• Vision Insurance Plan
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
• Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
• Wellness Programs

Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website. ACIBuilds.com

Summary/Objective

The Industrial Piping Estimator will be responsible for providing complete estimates for bids on projects assigned by the Estimating Manager

Essential Functions

• Review all construction documents including instructions to bidders, scope of work and general conditions
• Solicit subcontractor and vendor quotations to ensure coverage on all scopes of work
• Distribute plans, specifications, and addenda to subcontractors and vendors via company ftp website and/or email
• Assist in development of bid strategies
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits which may result in travel time on occasions
• Review take-off and pricing for completeness on all self-performed work
• Review in detail subcontractor and vendor quotations for full compliance with the plans and specifications
• Develop rough draft scope of work for proposals
• Assist in negotiating subcontracts and procurement of materials and equipment
• Enter estimate into job cost control program and participate in turnover/transition meetings with the operations team
• Experience with means and methods of construction for the industrial piping trades, including shop fabrication
• Experience in providing budgets, estimates, construction schedules, and manpower projectionsMust be able to meet critical deadlines
• Work as part of a team and coordinate scope of work between in-house trades (Steel, Sheet Metal, Electrical, etc.)
• Supervise junior estimators as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Required

• 5+ years' experience in industrial construction projects or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years' Estimating/Pre-Construction experience
• Demonstrate knowledge and efficiency in computer/network based estimating software (i.e. Autobid, Quote Soft, TSI, Estimation, etc.)
• Solid and thorough understanding of process P&ID drawings and flow diagrams
• General understanding of ASME/ANSI Codes 31.1, 31.3, and 31.9
• Understanding and capable of taking off associated plumbing systems
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Must be a self-starter and work with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc)
• Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
• Must be available, and have the means to report to multiple job sites as assigned

Work Environment

• Works in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment
• Position will require visits to construction and industrial work sites

Physical Demands

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier, filing cabinets and fax machines. Site visits will require walking through existing buildings, industrial plants and/or on-going construction sites. This will involve stairs and at times ladders on multiple floors/levels.

Travel

• May require infrequent travel (typically not overnight)

Preferred

• AAS or BS Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or other related discipline
• Prior military experience a plus
• Relative hands-on experience with industrial piping systems

Visit us at www.acibuilds.com for more information!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Industrial Piping Estimator