Senior Estimator

Actalent; St. Pauls (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Bonus

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Estimator for our Saint Pauls, NC area to prepare detailed cost estimates for piping fabrication, installation, and related mechanical systems. You will review drawings, bid documents, and project requirements to develop complete pricing tailored to capital and service work.

Responsibilities include quantity takeoffs, labor and material estimation, vendor bid analysis, and maintaining cost databases.

Qualifications

• 10+ years estimating experience in piping or related fields.
• Ability to interpret drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, specs.
• Experience with labor, material, equipment and fabrication cost estimation.
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs and labor calculations.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and fabrication cost estimates.
• Solicit and analyze vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Build and maintain estimating spreadsheets, cost databases, and historical pricing records.
• Meet with clients, engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders during the bidding process.
• Leverage existing industry relationships to identify opportunities and strengthen customer partnerships.
• Participate in project handoffs and scope reviews with operations and project management teams.
• Identify project risks, value engineering opportunities, and cost-saving strategies.
• Assist ownership with business development efforts and strategic pursuit planning.

Skills

Estimating

Piping knowledge

Mechanical construction

Excel proficiency

Bid package interpretation

Vendor quotations

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Prepare detailed cost estimates for piping fabrication, pipe installation, process piping, mechanical systems, and related construction projects. Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements to develop complete project pricing.

Job Title: Senior Estimator

Prepare detailed cost estimates for piping fabrication, pipe installation, process piping, mechanical systems, and related construction projects. Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements to develop complete project pricing.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs and labor calculations using spreadsheets and manual estimating methods.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and fabrication cost estimates.
• Solicit and analyze vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Build and maintain estimating spreadsheets, cost databases, and historical pricing records.
• Meet with clients, engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders during the bidding process.
• Leverage existing industry relationships to identify opportunities and strengthen customer partnerships.
• Participate in project handoffs and scope reviews with operations and project management teams.
• Identify project risks, value engineering opportunities, and cost‑saving strategies.
• Assist ownership with business development efforts and strategic pursuit planning.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years of estimating experience within piping, mechanical, industrial construction, fabrication, or process systems.
• Strong understanding of pipe fabrication, weld procedures, installation methods, labor productivity, and material procurement.
• Proven experience estimating projects ranging from small service work to large capital construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare estimates using Microsoft Excel and custom spreadsheet tools.
• Established relationships with contractors, industrial facilities, engineering firms, or plant owners.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, specifications, and bid packages.
• Strong knowledge of industrial construction means and methods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Industrial piping experience.
• Mechanical contracting experience.
• Process piping systems experience.
• Manufacturing facilities experience.
• Chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, power, or industrial plant environments experience.
• Fabrication shop estimating experience.
• Design-build and negotiated work experience.

Work Environment

The work environment involves engaging with clients, engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders. It may require visits to industrial sites, manufacturing facilities, or fabrication shops. The role demands proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and custom spreadsheet tools to prepare estimates. The position emphasizes the importance of leveraging existing industry relationships to identify opportunities and strengthen partnerships.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Pauls, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Health, Dental, Vision Bonus

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Pauls, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Saint Pauls,NC.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.