Project Estimator

Job Juncture; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a Technical Project Estimator in Columbia, SC to drive pricing strategies and bottom-up cost models for complex water treatment and process systems. You will analyze client specs, gather requirements, and evaluate bid opportunities, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and finance teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project estimating or technical PM in custom equipment environments, with strong skills in P&IDs, fabrication drawings, and vendor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years in project estimating, technical PM, or application engineering in a custom equipment setting.
• Ability to read and estimate costs from P&IDs, drawings, and specs.

Responsibilities

• Develop bottom-up cost estimates for equipment, piping, skid assemblies, and turnkey systems.
• Lead bid/no-bid decisioning and financial risk assessments for complex projects.
• Quantify risk with contingencies, overhead, and margin recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, QA, and finance to define scope and costs.

Skills

Cost estimation

Risk analysis

Vendor coordination

P&ID interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Experience in lieu of degree considered

Tools

Fabrication drawings

Material take-offs

Vendor quotes evaluation

Job description

As a Technical Project Estimator, you will sit at the critical intersection of business development, engineering, and execution. You will drive our pricing strategy, evaluate technical risk, and build accurate bottom-up cost estimates for complex water treatment and process systems.

You will analyze client specifications, collect technical requirements, evaluate bid/no bid opportunities, and compile comprehensive cost models (material, labor, vendor quotes). You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and finance to quantify risk, and define scope boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

Bid/No-Bid Decisioning & Risk Assessment

• Lead technical and financial risk evaluations to support executive Bid/No-Bid decision-making.
• Assess project technical feasibility, shop capacity, schedule constraints, and cost drivers against company capability and profitability targets.
• Formulate risk mitigation strategies and translate technical uncertainties into quantified cost contingencies.
• Develop comprehensive, bottom-up cost estimates for custom equipment, process piping, skid assemblies, and turnkey systems-including direct labor, materials, equipment, tooling, and subcontractor costs.
• Establish contingency, overhead, and margin recommendations based on detailed risk profiles and technical complexity.

Requirement Gathering & Scope Definition

• Review and analyze client RFPs, technical specifications, P&IDs, 3D models, and scope documents to extract precise technical requirements.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate vendor and subcontractor quotes to ensure alignment with project quality standards and client specifications.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering or other related field. Experience in lieu of degree to be considered.
• Experience:5+ years of professional experience in project estimating, technical project management, or application engineering within a custom equipment manufacturing or industrial/operations plant environment.
• Technical Acumen:Ability to read, interpret, and estimate costs directly for P&IDs, fabrication drawings, material take-offs, and client technical specifications.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Compensation & Benefits:Competitive market salary range based on experience and skill set. Generous benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, and a flexible work schedule.