Entry-Level Estimator (Mechanical/Industrial Piping)

Description

• Prepare and issue bid package to subcontractors for trades we do not self-perform (Electrical, Civil, Plumbing, Fabrication/erection of large steel structures, Third Party Weld Testing, Painting, Passivation, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with Alberici QA/QC and safety standards as well as client and industry requirements.
• Review available plans and specifications to make sure estimated materials are compliant.
• Research and develop innovative means and methods.
• Coordinate with other team members when working on larger multi-discipline estimates.
• Evaluates all contract documents including all bid drawings, specifications, general conditions and if necessary, visits the project site.
• List items taken off from piping documents on a standard takeoff sheet and categorize said items by their proper pipe specification.
• Estimate small piping projects with minimal documentation based on field experience.
• Visualize what is not apparent or missing from project documentation and make efforts to mitigate those potential risks.
• Application of company historical rate and production information for estimates.
• Organize the take-off process to conform to the bid breakdown forms and submittals.
• Process and manage large number of documents and data, organized to allow recall of work breakdowns, sketches, and other information to substantiate the pricing estimate.
• Identifies vague scope requirements or areas of question/concern to qualify bids.
• Read a client provided piping bill of materials.
• Read and takeoff items shown on piping orthographic (plan) drawings.
• Solicit pricing from material vendors and subcontractors.
• Prepare proposals, when necessary, in conjunction with business development resources.
• Ensure estimates are complete, well organized, and ready for review by management.
• Assist with determining installation schemes to establish project schedule, and duration, crew sizing, and ability to quantify geographical challenges, etc.
• Assists project management staff with pricing issues on major project revisions after award.
• Maintain a list of clarifications, assumptions, and qualifications identified as risks and discrepancies are detected during development of proposals.
• Read and takeoff items shown on Process and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Develop project schedules with emphasis on pipe erection; write execution plans as required.
• Communication with Senior Managers - Communicate critical issues and estimate assumptions up to the Manager as they arise to ensure everyone is on the same page for the reviews to eliminate late changes.
• On successful bids coordinate with operations teams to provide a thorough transition and turnover of the estimate.

Requirements

• Ability to identify and quantify piping materials, valves, piping specialty items, piping instruments, and typical pipe supports.
• Solving Creatively
• Read and takeoff items shown on piping isometric drawings. The candidate must be able to understand the drawing shown from a constructability standpoint, not just the items listed in the bill of materials.
• Estimator II, followed by Sr. Estimator or Preconstruction Manager
• Ability to read and understand the scope of work, pipe specifications, and perform quantity takeoff for piping and mechanical systems.
• Basic understanding of trades other than piping including paint, insulation, scaffolding, etc.

Benefits

• Fitness center for St. Louis office-based team members
• Generous salary increases and per diems for qualified out-of-town assignments
• Paid parental leave
• Gym membership reimbursement for project-based team members
• Corporate office cafeteria access
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Profit-sharing plan, cash bonus programs and annual cost-of-living adjustments
• Employee Resource Group (ERG) opportunities
• Minimum of 29 days of PTO (including holidays) for entry-level roles
• Philanthropy opportunities
• Personalized career development and training programs
• Health, dental and vision insurance eligibility on day one

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance