Technical Project Estimator

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) benefits

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Job summary

AVANTech LLC seeks a Technical Project Estimator to bridge engineering, business development, and execution. You will build bottom-up cost models for complex water treatment and process systems, analyzing specifications, P&ID, and vendor quotes to quantify risk.

You will lead bid/no-bid decisions, define scope boundaries, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and finance to ensure profitable proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in project estimating or technical project management in industrial/custom equipment environments.
• Ability to read, interpret, and estimate costs from P&IDs and fabrication drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and financial risk evaluations to support Bid/No-Bid decisions.
• Develop bottom-up cost estimates for equipment, piping, skid assemblies, and turnkey systems including labor and materials.
• Review RFPs, specifications, P&IDs, models, and supplier quotes to define scope and ensure quality alignment.

Skills

Cost estimating

Technical estimation

Bid/no-bid analysis

Risk assessment

P&ID interpretation

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

WhoWeAre

AVANTech, LLC solves some of the most challenging problems in the Nuclear & water industries - from being first responders to the Fukushima Nuclear Plant melting down to implementing patented, first-of-its-kind technology. Our projects include complex industrial water recycling and treatment solutions at nuclear and government sites worldwide. AVANTech's goal is to improve the environment around us and support our clients with innovative, sustainable solutions.

Who You Are

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.

Cost Estimating & Financial Analysis

• 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 & Requirements

• 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.

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.

All candidates must be able to pass a drug test, pre-employment physical, and background investigation.

AVANTechLLC is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.