Job Details

 Summary
A top specialty contractor, consistently recognized in the top 15% on ENR’s Best Specialty Contractors list, is seeking a Process Piping Estimator in San Leandro, CA. This role provides and coordinates all estimating services for Process Piping / Mechanical projects, with a focus on accuracy, thoroughness, and profitability. The Estimator will also cultivate relationships with Estimating Departments within targeted General Contractors, particularly in industrial / commercial construction sectors such as biopharmaceutical and semiconductor projects.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Business Development & Opportunity Evaluation
  • Regularly contact Pre-Construction Departments of targeted General Contractors to identify opportunities.
  • Evaluate opportunities to ensure alignment with the business model, competitive advantages, and profitability targets.

• Estimating & Project Preparation
  • Review all plans, P&IDs, specifications, and contracts to identify potential impacts on the work.
  • Operate computer-based takeoff and estimating systems for reproducible results.
  • Coordinate drawings, scopes, and points of contact with other trades.
  • Prepare RFIs and solicit pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
  • Prepare recaps, general conditions, schedules, and letters for projects.
  • Run job reports in preparation for bid review with Estimating Manager.

• Project Support & Tracking
  • Assist in selling projects, including scope of supply development, presentations, negotiations, and closing.
  • Participate in kickoff meetings, presenting scope, work plan, budget, and any limitations.
  • Assist in tracking labor productivity units.
  • Participate in daily staff meetings to identify scope deviations, monitor production, and forecast future work.
  • Assist with developing alternate plans to recover projects not meeting budgeted performance.

 

Qualifications & Requirements

• Required
  • 3+ years estimating large-scale construction projects related to high-purity process piping.
  • Proficiency in estimating software (FastPIPE / FastDUCT, Trimble Autobid, Bluebeam, QuickPen, etc.).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Preferred
  • Deep experience in semiconductor and/or biopharmaceutical construction projects.
  • Field, craft, or piping trade experience, or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
  • Understanding of adjacent piping systems (plumbing, HVAC, etc.).

• Physical Requirements
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
  • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
  • Sufficient vision to read printed and digital documents.
  • Ability to climb ladders, access and egress trenches, attics, or confined spaces.
  • Hearing ability to communicate in noisy environments and recognize alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
  • Ability to grasp, handle, and manipulate small objects.

 

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) contribution annually

• Discretionary cash bonus program

• 401(k) with company match

• 100% company-paid medical coverage for employee (up to 2/3 coverage for family)

• Company-provided life insurance

• Optional vision and dental insurance

• Additional benefits supporting professional and personal growth