Capital Cost Estimator

Job Description Capital Cost Estimator (Electrical & Instrumentation) Greentree, PA, United States Responsibilities Perform detailed material take-offs from single-line diagrams, instrument indexes, cable schedules, and loop diagrams for power, control, and network architectures. Account for HACCP requirements in E&I estimates, including washdown-rated (NEMA 4X/IP69K) enclosures, sanitary sensors for monitoring Critical Control Points (CCPs), standoffs for equipment, and hygienic cable routing practices that prevent debris accumulation. Estimate costs for process automation specific to Food & Beverage and manufacturing, including machine vision systems, PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, and automated packaging controls. Price greenfield underground duct banks while also estimating brownfield challenges such as upgrading legacy field instruments without disrupting production or compromising food safety. Apply appropriate labor hours for cable pulling (in sanitary stainless steel tray systems), terminations, instrument calibration, and loop testing, factoring in site-specific productivity and hygiene protocols. Author the E&I section of the Basis of Estimate (BOE) document and engage with electrical/automation vendors to obtain current market pricing for specialized, food-grade instrumentation. Requirements 4–7 years of estimating experience dedicated to Electrical and Instrumentation scopes in process, manufacturing, or Food & Beverage environments. Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Technology, or Journeyman Electrician/Instrumentation certification with equivalent estimating experience. Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems specifically designed for food safety, harsh washdown environments, and HACCP compliance. Familiarity with AACE Recommended Practices; actively working towards AACE certification is an asset. Experience with consulting cost and schedule risk assessments is a plus. System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical dental vision spending accounts life insurance voluntary plans participation in a 401(k) plan System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Company Description System One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical services and solutions to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors. We partner with large private and public organizations who trust us to execute their complex, mission-critical initiatives through our outsourced services and workforce solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr System One