Industrial Piping Estimator: Cost & Proposals

Central States Industrial (CSI); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Retirement planning

Tuition reimbursement and education

Career advancement opportunities

Company lunches and team events

Community volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Central States Industrial (CSI) is seeking a Project Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for piping installation projects from concept through execution.

The role involves reviewing P&IDs and drawings, determining costs for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors, and coordinating with Project Managers and Engineering. Domestic travel may be required as part of site visits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in process piping or project management.
• Experience reading P&IDs and technical drawings.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; customer-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates and proposals for process piping projects.
• Review and interpret P&IDs, drawings, and project specifications.
• Determine costs for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Partner with Project Managers, Engineering, and Fabrication teams.
• Create bills of materials and RFQs for vendors and subcontractors.
• Support project planning, budgeting, and change orders.
• Visit customer sites to define scope and refine estimates.
• Track estimate accuracy and improve future quoting performance.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Process systems

P&IDs interpretation

Technical drawings

CAD

Estimating software

Communication

Travel

Reading drawings

Tools

CAD software

Estimating software

Construction tools

Job description

Central States Industrial (CSI) is seeking a Project Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for piping installation projects from concept through execution.

The role involves reviewing P&IDs and drawings, determining costs for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors, and coordinating with Project Managers and Engineering. Domestic travel may be required as part of site visits.