Mechanical Estimator- Process Piping

About this role

Senior Mechanical Estimator – Industrial Process Piping

Experience & Background

• Proven experience estimating self-performed mechanical and piping scopes across multiple US Regions in industrial markets such as:

• Chemical and petrochemical

• Refining and midstream

• Power generation

• Food & beverage and sanitary process systems

• Pharmaceutical, biotech, and advanced manufacturing

• Strong background estimating:

• Greenfield and brownfield projects

• Plant expansions, revamps, and live-plant work

• Shutdowns and short-duration industrial outages

• Experience supporting Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, EPC, and negotiated project delivery methods

Technical Piping Knowledge

• Expert knowledge of industrial piping systems, including:

• Carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome/moly, alloy steels

• Sanitary and hygienic piping systems

• Plastic and lined piping (PVC, CPVC, HDPE, FRP)

• Strong understanding of:

• Piping fabrication vs. field erection tradeoffs

• Weld processes, NDE, and documentation requirements

• Pipe supports, specialty valves, and packaged equipment tie-ins

• Perform accurate quantity take-offs from P&IDs, isometrics, layouts, and specifications for projects located in multiple states

• Incorporate constructability, congestion, and sequencing impacts into labor productivity

Estimating Systems & Tools

• Proficiency with estimating and take-off platforms such as:

• Trimble Autobid, or equivalent on-screen takeoff software

• Bluebeam

• BuildingConnected / Trade Tapp

• Ability to interpret 3D models (Navisworks, etc.) preferred

Commercial & Risk Management

• Strong understanding of contract structures, including:

• Lump sum

• GMP

• Unit rate and T&M

• Ability to identify and quantify labor-driven risks such as:

• Productivity loss

• Staffing constraints

• Schedule compression

• Owner-driven operational restrictions

• Prepare detailed:

• Estimate narratives

• Labor assumptions and productivity basis

• Exclusions, clarifications, and contingency recommendations

• Participate in internal risk reviews and executive pricing approvals for projects occurring simultaneously in different states

Remote Work Capability & Distributed Team Collaboration

• Highly effective working in a remote or hybrid estimating environment, maintaining productivity, accuracy, and schedule adherence without direct onsite supervision

• Experienced collaborating with geographically distributed teams of estimators, operations leaders, and project stakeholders using virtual meeting platforms and shared estimating systems

• Comfortable leading or contributing to estimates across multiple regions while ensuring consistency in labor assumptions, pricing strategy, and risk posture

• Capable of supporting limited travel requirements for:

• Site walks and constructability reviews

• Pre-bid meetings and client presentations

• Key project kickoff or risk review milestones

• Travel availability aligned with monthly to quarterly needs, depending on project requirements

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead estimating efforts for self-performed mechanical piping scopes

• Mentor junior estimators and take-off staff

• Coordinate closely with:

• Operations and field leadership

• Project management

• Engineering and procurement

• Support preconstruction meetings, site walks, and client presentations

Safety & Quality

• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and industrial safety best practices

• Experience incorporating site-specific safety programs into labor and cost models

• Understanding of QA/QC requirements related to piping fabrication and installation

Key Attributes

• Highly analytical with a strong command of labor cost…