Estimator - Process Piping

At Murray Company, how we operate is defined by shared values that have been crafted over 100 years — Safety, Quality, Honesty, Hard Work, and Pride of Ownership. These values contribute to our ranking consistently within the top 15% on ENR’s Best Specialty Contractor list. Bring your enthusiasm and unique perspective to a team that supports professional, personal, and financial growth while building lasting relationships and making a difference in the specialty contracting community. Position Summary The Process Piping Estimator for our Advanced Technologies division will provide and/or coordinate all estimating services necessary to procure Process Piping & Mechanical projects. Critical to this role is a focus on accuracy, thoroughness, and profitability. The position is responsible for cultivating relationships with the Estimating Departments within our targeted community of General Contractors and requires estimating experience in industrial/commercial construction, preferably in the biopharmaceutical and/or semiconductor sectors. Location Based out of one of the following offices: San Leandro, CA (NorCal HQ); Cypress, CA (Company HQ); Chandler, AZ. Key Responsibilities Regularly contact the Pre-Construction Departments of our targeted community of General Contractors to identify opportunities. Evaluate opportunities to ensure we pursue projects with the best chance of success, consistent with our business model, and contribute margins aligned with the business plan. Review all plans, P&ID’s, specifications, and contracts prior to preparing the estimate to identify any impacts. Learn and operate a computer‑based take‑off and estimating system that can provide reproducible results. Coordinate drawings, scopes, and POCs with other trades. Prepare RFIs for projects bidding. Solicit pricing from vendors/subcontractors. Prepare recaps, general conditions, schedule, and letters for the project. Run job reports in preparation for bid review with the Estimating Manager. Assist in selling the project, including developing a scope of supply, presenting when required, negotiating and closing. Participate in the kickoff meeting; present the scope of work, work plan, budget, unusual requirements, and any critical limitations. Assist in productivity tracking of labor units. Attend daily staff meetings to identify scope deviations, monitor production, forecast future work, and develop alternate plans to recover projects where actual performance is not meeting the budgeted plan. Qualifications 3+ years in estimating large‑scale construction projects related to high‑purity process piping. Proficiency in estimating software such as FastPIPE / FastDUCT, Trimble Autobid, Bluebeam, QuickPen, etc. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel. Preferred Deep experience in semiconductor and/or biopharmaceutical construction projects. Field, craft, or piping trade experience, or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Understanding of adjacent piping systems (plumbing, HVAC, etc.). Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Ability to read printed and digital documents. Ability to climb ladders, access and egress trenches and/or attic spaces and/or confined spaces. Requires hearing ability to communicate in noisy environments. Must recognize alarms, signals, and verbal instructions. Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed. Ability to grasp, handle, and manipulate small objects. Compensation San Leandro: $105,000 – $130,000 per year. Cypress & Chandler: $85,000 – $120,000 per year. Total Rewards Murray Company offers a generous total rewards package that includes an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) contribution annually and a discretionary cash bonus program. Additional benefits include a 401(k) with matching, 100% company‑paid medical coverage for the employee (up to 2/3 for family), company‑provided life insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr