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Pipehangers

Estimator

Pipehangers, Westwego, Louisiana, us, 70096

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Overview

Carpenter & Paterson, Inc. is currently hiring for a full-time Estimator to work out of our office in Waggaman, LA. Estimators prepare bid proposals for customers using cost estimates and price structures. Will also perform technical and commercial evaluations of customer requirements, interpret blueprints and capable of estimating technical designs. Responsibilities

Prepare work to be estimated by gathering vendor quotes, blueprints, specifications, and related RFQ documents. Identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying vendor quotes, blueprints, specifications, and related RFQ documents. Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements. Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information, reviewing design drawings and recommending adjustments as necessary. Present quotations to clients based upon their technical and commercial requirements; to an accurate professional standard. Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications. Use of pipe support selection software, and Microsoft Excel. Keep work area clean and orderly. Notify managers concerning any non-conformities and the need for repairs to the facility or equipment. Maintain a healthy and safe working environment. Shift

8:00am - 5:00pm Ideal Candidate

Previous experience with pipe supports, pipe support take offs, and/or wastewater projects a plus Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a similar background with experience in estimating engineered pipe supports, or experience in estimating wastewater projects, take-offs. Or a CAD Drafter with experience in the pipe support field Or a combination of experience and education. Proficient in basic math skills including: computation, fractions, percentages, basic measurements to include basic geometry and trigonometry. Extensive knowledge of pipe supports, pipe hanger take-offs, and other product offerings related to pipe support design. Have strong computer software skills, ability to learn applications quickly. Team player mentality a must; communication, collaboration, and motivation to follow through critical. Be able to work quickly and efficiently without constant supervision. We specialize in the manufacture and distribution of a complete line of pipe hangers and supports for commercial and industrial applications since 1913. With five locations in the U.S and growing., our supports have been specified and installed on major water treatment, pharmaceutical, process piping, petro-chemical, hospitals, and school buildings as well as many other industrial projects throughout the world. #J-18808-Ljbffr