Installation Services Project Estimator

Central States Industrial

Springfield Township, MO, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Technology

Full Time

Job Description

CSI is looking to hire an Installation Services Project Estimator with strong organization and people skills. You will be responsible for developing estimates and quotations for food process piping projects. This includes understanding scope and design, and providing assistance and support for our project managers and field installation crews. You will provide quotes and proposal packages for installations, equipment, and systems to CSI customers. Ongoing support for internal and external customers — including answering questions, providing feedback, and following up to ensure satisfaction — will be a large aspect of this role.

As a Project Estimator at CSI, you will play a vital role in securing future work for the company and ensuring successful project execution. You will produce insightful information that enables our project management team and skilled craftsmen to deliver quality systems to our customers, achieving or even beating schedule and cost targets. Your primary responsibility is to accurately estimate the cost of materials and labor required to install process piping in a food processing environment. This is done through reviewing, interpreting, and understanding plans, specifications, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and other relevant documents to determine the scope of work of the project. Other responsibilities may include assisting project managers with bills of materials, budgeting, and sequencing work activities for both potential and awarded projects. You will need the ability to manage multiple projects at once, while ensuring timely and accurate execution. Additionally, you will visit customer facilities to assist in determining precise cost estimates for total project values and any necessary change orders.

A successful Installation Services Project Estimator must have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. In addition, this position requires excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills for corresponding with co-workers as well as external customers and vendors

About CSI:

CSI provides state-of-the-art stainless steel process equipment and service to the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. We are a growing company with a passion for providing superior customer service. Our work environment is rooted in respect, teamwork, continual learning, growth and community.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource which is why we are committed to investing in our team. We offer a wide range of benefits including health and wellness, paid time off, retirement planning and continuing education support. We also enjoy hosting company luncheons, casual Fridays, a wellness program and providing opportunities for volunteering in local community charitable events!

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 Annually

Primary Functions

Develop cost estimates for process piping and utility piping installation projects. Estimates can include any of the following – determining costs for equipment, materials, pipe joining methods, rigging and equipment setting, pipe racks, subcontractor scopes of work, craftsmen labor, rental equipment, expenses, etc.
Presenting cost estimates to project managers, engineers, executive management and other relevant parties, explaining the methodology and assumptions used in the estimation process.
Review cost estimates from internal and external sources and perform Make-Buy analyses for procurement of these specific materials/equipment.
Work with CSI’s standard cost estimating systems, while always reviewing current and future technologies. Suggest and implement new estimating technologies when necessary to keep CSI on the cutting edge of technology.
Assist project managers with the creation of quotes or proposals to customers. (Installation, Equipment, or Systems)
Respond to customer requests for information.
Partner with our Fabrication Team to develop cost estimates on items that can/will be fabricated in-house.
Work with project management staff on timely cost estimation and submission of project change orders.
Ensure compliance with all safety rules, regulations and procedures trained and/or implemented by CSI staff.
Generate line layouts for the purpose of cost estimating and planning purposes.
Create bills of materials for projects work. Bills of materials will be used to estimate and procure materials.
Generate Request-for-Quote submittal packages and send to capable subcontractors. Review quotes and select the appropriate subcontractor based on their total project value.
Work with our Purchasing Team to obtain competitive quotes on valves, pumps, heat exchangers, etc.; all major equipment needed for a project.
Work with Project Managers to maintain project schedules and budgets.
Review and interpret project specifications and scopes of work documents.
Maintain all customer and prospect accounts and contacts in CSI’s CRM software per training and published procedures.
Visit future or possible customer sites to aid in design or scope of project.
Assist Project Managers in development of project projection reports on a monthly basis to determine job performance and communicate performance to management.
Visit in-progress installation sites to provide any assistance and support necessary to field staff.
Develop AutoCAD drawings as required for projects, typically P & ID and layout drawings.
Compare actual data with forecast data after jobs are completed to improve quoting accuracy and techniques.

Position Requirements:

Education/Training:

BS Industrial Management or related degree, preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, preferred
Valid Missouri driver’s license

Experience:

3 or more years as a construction estimator, project controls estimator and/or project manager for process systems projects
Familiarity with industry-standard software for piping take-off and costing
Previous experience with Trimble Autobid Mechanical
Knowledge of piping design, pipe fitting or welding techniques
Familiarity with relevant codes and standards like ASME B31.3
Familiarity with industrial food system processing environments
Familiarity with construction site safety rules and regulations and working alongside trade craftsmen, hot-work, and heavy equipment
Previous experience in system design, equipment and instrumentation selection
Familiarity with industry-standard construction collaboration software: Computer-Aided Design (CAD) / 3D modeling / Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Computer proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and/or databases

Standard workday is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. More than 40 hours per week will normally be required in order to achieve the productivity necessary for this position. Overnight travel, Saturday, Sunday and holiday hours will be required. Travel via plane or vehicle may also be required.

This position requires the ability to interact with employees verbally and in writing, remain in a stationary position for 80% of the workday, have close visual acuity, and constantly operate a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as a phone, copy/fax/scan machine, computer keyboard and mouse with or without reasonable accommodation. This position also requires the ability to occasionally lift, stoop, bend, and lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

CSI has a long standing policy of Equal Opportunity in employment. Our practice is to fill positions by selecting applicants who can perform the work in a competent and professional manner. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or individuals with disability. U.S. federal law requires completion of employment eligibility verification upon hire. CSI participates in E-Verify. Must have the right to work in the United States.