Piping Estimator

We’re hiring an Estimator with strong process piping experience to develop accurate, competitive estimates for industrial and process-driven projects. This role partners closely with operations, project management, and vendors to price work from early conceptual budgeting through hard bids, helping win profitable projects and set teams up for successful execution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for process piping scopes (fabrication, installation, supports, valves, fittings, specialty items, testing, insulation, paint, etc.).
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, specs, and bid documents.
• Analyze RFQs/RFPs, identify scope gaps, and build bid clarifications, inclusions/exclusions , and assumptions.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotes (pipe, valves, fittings, prefab spools, equipment tie-ins, NDE, hydrotesting, scaffolding, etc.).
• Develop pricing for labor, equipment, materials, consumables, rentals, and indirects (permits, mobilization, supervision, safety, QA/QC).
• Use historical data and benchmarking to validate pricing; maintain and improve estimating databases and assemblies.
• Support value engineering and alternative methods (prefab vs. stick-built, sequencing, access constraints).
• Collaborate with project teams on means/methods , schedules, constructability, and risk items.
• Participate in bid reviews , handoffs, and turnover meetings to ensure alignment from estimate to execution.
• Track bid outcomes, refine future estimates, and capture lessons learned.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years estimating experience with a focus on process piping (industrial construction, mechanical/pipe contractors, EPC, or plant environments).
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, isometrics, spool drawings, piping specs , and general arrangement drawings.
• Strong understanding of pipe materials and systems (carbon steel, stainless, alloy, PVC/CPVC, HDPE as applicable), and typical joining methods (welded, flanged, grooved, threaded).
• Knowledge of field labor productivity , pipefitting/welding workflows, QA/QC, and testing requirements (NDE, hydro, pneumatic).
• Strong Excel skills and experience with estimating software (e.g., Accubid, Trimble/AutoBid, Bluebeam, Planswift, QuoteSoft , or similar).
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience estimating in refineries, chemical, food & beverage, pharma, utilities, power generation, or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with codes/standards relevant to process piping (e.g., ASME B31.3 ; code knowledge can be practical vs. formal).
• Experience estimating maintenance/turnaround work, shutdowns, or time-and-materials with NTE structures.
• Ability to support conceptual budgets and early design estimates (Class 5–1 style estimating).
• Proficiency with takeoff tools such as Bluebeam Revu and digital plan workflows.