Piping Estimator

Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc.; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm offers an exciting opportunity for a Piping Estimator to join their Pittsburgh Operations Team. The role involves accurately estimating costs for piping projects, collaborating with teams and ensuring project requirements are met. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Experience preparing detailed conceptual cost estimates.
• Understanding of piping installation and fabrication processes.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare competitive and profitable proposals.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Consult with clients and suppliers to formulate estimates.

Skills

Advanced project estimator skills

Attention to detail

Written and oral communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Experience in industrial construction markets

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Project Management software

Job description

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Director of Human Resources at Stevens Engineers & Constructors

Stevens Engineers & Constructors has an excellent opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Piping Estimator to join our Pittsburgh Operations Team. The ideal candidate will have estimating and project management experience in industrial construction markets. The Piping Estimator position is responsible for accurately estimating the costs associated with process and industrial piping projects. This position requires a strong understanding of piping installation and fabrication processes, industry standards, and the ability to collaborate with various teams to deliver comprehensive and competitive project estimates. The Piping Estimator works collaboratively with other estimators, project managers, engineers, and vendors to solicit and analyze subcontractor proposals, ensuring that all project expectations are met.

Stevens offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with an excellent benefit package. This is a perfect career opportunity to join an experienced group of professionals that are committed to providing our customers with quality results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs estimating activities to ensure the accurate preparation and submission of competitive and profitable proposals, within prudent corporate parameters.

In conjunction with the Lead Estimator, formulate bidding strategies for all major projects.

Read, interpret, and understand mechanical drawings/prints and specifications.

Thoroughly reviews estimates, scope, pricing and assembly of proposals prior to submission.

Consults with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, effect cost reductions, and resolve issues.

May perform estimates individually or as part of an estimating team.

Maintains current subcontractor and vendor source information for support unit use.

Monitors all contract purchasing by estimating to assure placement of orders within planned buying goals, with qualified subcontractors.

Cooperates with Business Development personnel in affecting proper goals and strategies.

Actively pursues and participates in the development of new clients.

Electronically maintain records of all working documents and data to back up estimates.

Promote a safe and injury-free work environment.

Required Skills

Advanced project estimator skills that include performing engineering calculations and being conversant in engineering nomenclature to effectively communicate with project team members, clients, subcontractors, and vendors. Ability to offer constructability ideas to effectively reduce costs to customer associated with the project, and position Company in favorable standing on bid submissions.

Experience preparing detailed conceptual cost estimates

Understanding of piping installation and fabrication processes, industry standards.

Knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors that affect construction costs

Accurate and precise attention to detail.

Ability to understand and communicate basic construction concepts.

Advanced organizational and time management skills.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Able to work on multiple projects.

Able to build solid working relationships with project team members, vendors, and customers.

Ability to work effectively with all levels in an organization.

Strong work ethic - results driven.

Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Access, InEight and other construction/project management software packages.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc. STEVENS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

• We are a Drug Free Workplace that places Safety First!

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