A leading specialty contractor, ranked in the top 15% on ENR's Best Specialty Contractors list, is seeking a Process Piping Estimator in Cypress, CA. The role focuses on preparing and coordinating estimates for Process Piping / Mechanical projects with precision and profitability in mind. The Estimator will also develop and maintain strong relationships with General Contractors' Estimating Departments, particularly in industrial and commercial construction sectors such as biopharmaceutical and semiconductor facilities.
Business Development & Opportunity Assessment
Engage with Pre-Construction Departments of targeted General Contractors to identify upcoming projects.
Evaluate project opportunities to ensure alignment with company strategy, maximize competitive advantages, and meet profit goals.
Estimating & Project Preparation
Review drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and contracts to assess impacts on work scope.
Utilize computer-based takeoff and estimating systems to produce reliable and consistent estimates.
Coordinate scopes, drawings, and points of contact with other trades.
Prepare RFIs, gather vendor/subcontractor pricing, and develop project recaps, schedules, and letters.
Generate reports for bid review sessions with the Estimating Manager.
Project Support & Tracking
Assist in pre-bid and project selling activities, including defining scope of supply, presentations, and negotiations.
Participate in project kickoff meetings to present scope, work plan, budgets, and potential limitations.
Monitor labor productivity units and track progress against estimates.
Attend daily staff meetings to review scope changes, production updates, and implement corrective measures as needed.
Required
3+ years estimating industrial or commercial construction projects focused on high-purity process piping.
Proficiency in estimating software such as FastPIPE / FastDUCT, Trimble Autobid, Bluebeam, or QuickPen.
Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
Preferred
Experience in semiconductor and/or biopharmaceutical construction.
Background in field work, piping trades, or a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
Knowledge of related piping systems including plumbing and HVAC.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for extended periods at a workstation.
Capability to lift items up to 15 pounds occasionally.
Adequate vision for reading printed and digital materials.
Ability to climb ladders and access trenches, attics, or confined spaces.
Hearing sufficient for communication in noisy environments; ability to recognize alarms and instructions.
Ability to use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Dexterity to handle small objects and tools.
Annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) contribution
Discretionary cash bonus program
401(k) 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 personal and professional growth
Estimator Process Piping • Cypress, CA, US
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