Industrial Piping Estimator

Atlantic Constructors Inc.; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-cost medical, dental, short-term,

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Plan with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Atlantic Constructors Inc. in the Fredericksburg, VA area is seeking an experienced Industrial Piping Estimator to produce complete bids on assigned projects.

You will review documents, solicit subcontractor quotes, and coordinate estimates across in-house trades such as steel, sheet metal, and electrical. The role requires 5+ years in industrial construction and 3+ years in estimating/pre-construction, with proficiency in Autobid, Quote Soft, TSI, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial construction projects or equivalent.
• 3+ years estimating/pre-construction experience.
• Experience with estimating software and drawing standards.
• Knowledge of ASME/ANSI Codes a plus.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents and bid instructions.
• Solicit subcontractor and vendor quotations.
• Distribute plans and addenda to subs/vendors.
• Develop bid strategies and rough scope of work.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits; travel may be required.
• Review take-offs and pricing for self-performed work.
• Ensure subcontractor/vendor quotes comply with plans.
• Enter estimates into cost control system; support turnover meetings.
• Coordinate scope between in-house trades; supervise junior estimators.

Skills

5+ years experience

Team coordination

Strong written/verbal communication

Education

AAS or BS in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Autobid

QuoteSoft

TSI

Estimation software

Microsoft Office

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

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 projections
• Must 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

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

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer