Estimator

Job Description

Are you an experienced estimating professional who enjoys turning complex technical requirements into winning project solutions? Our client, is seeking a highly motivated Estimator/Estimating Engineer to play a critical role in driving business growth and project success.

Company:

Our client is a privately owned corporation specializing in the development, engineering, and manufacturing of high-purity process equipment systems for the biopharmaceutical and related high-purity industrial applications. With over 37 years of experience, the company provides both standard and custom bioreactor and fermenter systems, as well as various sterile process equipment associated with cell culture, fermentation, and sterile processing.

What you’ll do:

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• Lead the estimating process from RFQ through project award and handoff.
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• Review specifications, drawings, P&IDs, equipment lists, and technical bid documents.
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• Develop detailed material, labor, engineering, fabrication, testing, and subcontract cost estimates.
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• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
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• Define project scope, assumptions, exclusions, clarifications, and commercial considerations.
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• Identify technical risks, cost drivers, and schedule impacts.
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• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, project management, quality, and commercial teams.
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• Support proposal development and continuous improvement of estimating processes and tools.
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What we are looking for

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• 5+ years of experience in estimating, project engineering, manufacturing, process equipment, mechanical contracting, or a related industrial environment.
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• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
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• Strong understanding of fabricated equipment, manufacturing processes, and project execution.
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• Experience developing estimates from conceptual or partially defined engineering information.
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• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
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• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
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• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).
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Preferred Experience

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• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or high-purity process industries. Not mandatory!
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• Process skids, modular systems, stainless steel vessels, and piping systems.
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• ASME pressure vessels and sanitary process equipment.
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• Bioreactors, fermentation systems, CIP systems, and utility systems.
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• Instrumentation, controls, and electrical estimating.
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• Engineer-to-order manufacturing environments.
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Why Consider This Opportunity?

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• Direct visibility to executive leadership.
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• Exposure to technically sophisticated, custom-engineered projects.
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• Opportunity to influence business decisions and project strategy.
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• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong growth potential.
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• Key role in supporting projects that serve critical life sciences and manufacturing markets.
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Compensation & Benefits

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• Base salary: $80,000-90,000 (DOE) plus annual bonus
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• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, paid holidays, and professional development
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If you enjoy combining technical expertise, commercial insight, and problem-solving to help win complex projects, we'd like to hear from you.