Senior Estimator

Job Title: Senior Estimator Job Description
Prepare detailed cost estimates for piping fabrication, pipe installation, process piping, mechanical systems, and related construction projects. Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements to develop complete project pricing.
Responsibilities
- Perform quantity takeoffs and labor calculations using spreadsheets and manual estimating methods.
- Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and fabrication cost estimates.
- Solicit and analyze vendor and subcontractor quotations.
- Build and maintain estimating spreadsheets, cost databases, and historical pricing records.
- Meet with clients, engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders during the bidding process.
- Leverage existing industry relationships to identify opportunities and strengthen customer partnerships.
- Participate in project handoffs and scope reviews with operations and project management teams.
- Identify project risks, value engineering opportunities, and cost-saving strategies.
- Assist ownership with business development efforts and strategic pursuit planning.
Essential Skills
- 10+ years of estimating experience within piping, mechanical, industrial construction, fabrication, or process systems.
- Strong understanding of pipe fabrication, weld procedures, installation methods, labor productivity, and material procurement.
- Proven experience estimating projects ranging from small service work to large capital construction projects.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare estimates using Microsoft Excel and custom spreadsheet tools.
- Established relationships with contractors, industrial facilities, engineering firms, or plant owners.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, specifications, and bid packages.
- Strong knowledge of industrial construction means and methods.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Industrial piping experience.
- Mechanical contracting experience.
- Process piping systems experience.
- Manufacturing facilities experience.
- Chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, power, or industrial plant environments experience.
- Fabrication shop estimating experience.
- Design-build and negotiated work experience.
Work Environment
The work environment involves engaging with clients, engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders. It may require visits to industrial sites, manufacturing facilities, or fabrication shops. The role demands proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and custom spreadsheet tools to prepare estimates. The position emphasizes the importance of leveraging existing industry relationships to identify opportunities and strengthen partnerships.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Pauls, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Health, Dental, Vision
Bonus
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Pauls, NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Saint Pauls,NC. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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