Process Piping Estimator
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full time
Company: K2 Staffing
Salary: $
Category: Construction
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Process Piping Estimator positions are essential in the mechanical and construction industry, focusing on preparing accurate cost estimates for process piping projects within industrial and commercial environments. As a key contributor to the project procurement process, the Process Piping Estimator collaborates with contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure projects are both competitive and profitable. This position, located in Los Angeles, CA, offers a dynamic work environment where expertise in process piping, industrial construction, and cost estimation converge. If you are seeking a rewarding full-time opportunity to leverage your technical skills and business acumen, consider applying for this Process Piping Estimator role today.
Process Piping Estimator - SummaryThe Process Piping Estimator plays a central role in supporting the success of process piping and mechanical projects. This position involves evaluating project opportunities, reviewing complex plans, and working closely with general contractors and pre-construction departments. The Process Piping Estimator is responsible for ensuring that all estimates are comprehensive and align with the company’s business objectives. Working in Los Angeles, CA, the estimator will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where attention to detail and relationship-building skills are highly valued. This full-time role is ideal for individuals with a strong background in piping, equipment, and pipe fabrication, who are eager to take on new challenges and contribute to high-profile projects.
Duties & Responsibilities- Contact pre-construction departments of targeted general contractors to identify and evaluate project opportunities.
- Assess project opportunities for alignment with company business models and profitability goals.
- Review all project plans, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), specifications, and contracts to identify project impacts and requirements.
- Operate and master computer-based takeoff and estimating systems to generate reproducible and detailed cost estimates.
- Coordinate drawings, scopes, and points of contact (POCs) with other trades for integrated project delivery.
- Prepare Requests for Information (RFIs) and solicit pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
- Compile recap documents, outline general conditions, create project schedules, and draft correspondence as needed.
- Generate job reports and participate in bid reviews with the estimating manager to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Contribute to project sales efforts by developing scopes of supply, preparing presentations, engaging with clients, and supporting negotiations.
- Participate in project kickoff meetings, outlining the scope of work, work plans, budgets, and any key project constraints.
- Assist with tracking labor productivity and participate in daily staff meetings to monitor project progress and identify any scope deviations.
- Collaborate with project teams to develop alternate plans when actual performance differs from budgeted expectations.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Comprehensive benefits package offered to full-time employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement plan options to support long-term financial security.
- Opportunities for career growth and ongoing professional development.
- Supportive and inclusive work culture in the Los Angeles, CA area.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in piping, equipment, or pipe fabrication.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Preferred: Field or craft experience in process piping or mechanical installations.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in construction management or mechanical engineering.
- Strong understanding of piping systems, construction processes, and installation of equipment.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all estimates and reports.
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills and can cultivate positive relationships with contractors and team members.
- Exhibits proactive problem-solving abilities and a solution-oriented mindset.
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative project team.
- Keen to contribute to high-impact projects within the mechanical and industrial construction sectors.
- Role based in Los Angeles, CA, offering the opportunity to work in a vibrant metropolitan area known for its diverse industrial and commercial projects.
- Physical requirements include prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, occasional lifting up to 15 pounds, and the ability to traverse uneven terrain at job sites.
- Applicants must be able to climb stairs and access construction trailers as needed.
- This full-time Process Piping Estimator position is open to candidates who meet the required qualifications and are committed to upholding the company’s standards for quality and safety.
If you are ready to advance your career and make a meaningful impact as a Process Piping Estimator, click the application button to apply today. Join a team where your expertise and dedication will help shape the future of mechanical construction projects in Los Angeles, CA.