Process Piping Estimator (Mechanical Contractor)
K2 Staffing, LLC, Cypress, California, United States, 90630
Summary
A top-ranked specialty contractor is seeking a Process Piping Estimator
in
Cypress, CA . This role is responsible for preparing and coordinating precise and profitable estimates for Process Piping / Mechanical projects, while maintaining strong relationships with General Contractors’ Estimating Departments. Experience in industrial or commercial construction, particularly in biopharmaceutical or semiconductor sectors, is highly desirable. Duties & Responsibilities Business Development & Opportunity Assessment • Connect with Pre-Construction Departments of targeted General Contractors to identify potential projects. • Evaluate project opportunities to ensure alignment with company goals, competitive advantages, and profitability targets.
Estimating & Project Preparation • Review drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and contracts to identify any impacts on scope or cost. • Utilize estimating software and computer-based takeoff systems to create accurate and consistent estimates. • Coordinate drawings, scopes, and points of contact with other trades. • Prepare RFIs, request vendor and subcontractor pricing, and develop project recaps, schedules, and letters. • Produce reports to support bid review meetings with the Estimating Manager.
Project Support & Tracking • Assist in selling projects through scope development, presentations, and negotiations. • Participate in project kickoff meetings, presenting scope, work plans, budgets, and any limitations. • Track labor productivity units and monitor project performance against estimates. • Attend daily staff meetings to discuss scope changes, production updates, and implement corrective plans as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements Required • 3+ years estimating industrial or commercial construction projects involving high-purity process piping. • Proficiency with estimating software such as FastPIPE / FastDUCT, Trimble Autobid, Bluebeam, or QuickPen. • Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel.
Preferred • Experience with semiconductor and/or biopharmaceutical construction. • Field, craft, or piping trade experience, or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. • Familiarity with related piping systems including plumbing and HVAC.
Physical Requirements • Ability to sit for extended periods at a desk. • Capacity to lift items up to 15 pounds occasionally. • Adequate vision to read printed and digital materials. • Ability to climb ladders and access trenches, attics, or confined spaces. • Hearing sufficient to communicate in noisy environments; ability to recognize alarms and instructions. • Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed. • Dexterity to handle small objects and tools.
Benefits Annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) contribution
Discretionary cash bonus program
401(k) plan with company match
100% company-paid medical coverage for employee (partial coverage for family)
Company-provided life insurance
Optional vision and dental coverage
Additional benefits supporting professional growth and development
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A top-ranked specialty contractor is seeking a Process Piping Estimator
in
Cypress, CA . This role is responsible for preparing and coordinating precise and profitable estimates for Process Piping / Mechanical projects, while maintaining strong relationships with General Contractors’ Estimating Departments. Experience in industrial or commercial construction, particularly in biopharmaceutical or semiconductor sectors, is highly desirable. Duties & Responsibilities Business Development & Opportunity Assessment • Connect with Pre-Construction Departments of targeted General Contractors to identify potential projects. • Evaluate project opportunities to ensure alignment with company goals, competitive advantages, and profitability targets.
Estimating & Project Preparation • Review drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and contracts to identify any impacts on scope or cost. • Utilize estimating software and computer-based takeoff systems to create accurate and consistent estimates. • Coordinate drawings, scopes, and points of contact with other trades. • Prepare RFIs, request vendor and subcontractor pricing, and develop project recaps, schedules, and letters. • Produce reports to support bid review meetings with the Estimating Manager.
Project Support & Tracking • Assist in selling projects through scope development, presentations, and negotiations. • Participate in project kickoff meetings, presenting scope, work plans, budgets, and any limitations. • Track labor productivity units and monitor project performance against estimates. • Attend daily staff meetings to discuss scope changes, production updates, and implement corrective plans as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements Required • 3+ years estimating industrial or commercial construction projects involving high-purity process piping. • Proficiency with estimating software such as FastPIPE / FastDUCT, Trimble Autobid, Bluebeam, or QuickPen. • Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel.
Preferred • Experience with semiconductor and/or biopharmaceutical construction. • Field, craft, or piping trade experience, or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. • Familiarity with related piping systems including plumbing and HVAC.
Physical Requirements • Ability to sit for extended periods at a desk. • Capacity to lift items up to 15 pounds occasionally. • Adequate vision to read printed and digital materials. • Ability to climb ladders and access trenches, attics, or confined spaces. • Hearing sufficient to communicate in noisy environments; ability to recognize alarms and instructions. • Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed. • Dexterity to handle small objects and tools.
Benefits Annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) contribution
Discretionary cash bonus program
401(k) plan with company match
100% company-paid medical coverage for employee (partial coverage for family)
Company-provided life insurance
Optional vision and dental coverage
Additional benefits supporting professional growth and development
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