Estimator

Carpenter & Paterson • Westwego, LA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Carpenter & Paterson, Inc. is hiring a full-time Estimator to work from its office in Waggaman, Louisiana. The Estimator prepares customer bid proposals using cost estimates and pricing structures, and performs technical and commercial evaluations of customer requirements. The role involves interpreting piping drawings and estimating technical designs.

The Estimator gathers vendor quotes, detail and piping drawings, specifications, and related request-for-quotation documents; identifies labor, material, and buyout requirements; and calculates costs based on labor, material, and time. The role also involves resolving discrepancies, reviewing design drawings and recommending adjustments, and presenting accurate, professional quotations that address clients’ technical and commercial requirements.

The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The company manufactures and distributes pipe hangers and supports for commercial and industrial applications.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, or a similar background combining experience and education.
• Proficient in basic math, including computation, fractions, percentages, basic measurements, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Strong computer software skills and the ability to learn applications quickly.
• Team-player mentality, with communication, collaboration, motivation, and follow-through.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently without constant supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with pipe supports, pipe-support takeoffs, and/or wastewater projects.
• Experience estimating steel fabrication, pipe supports, or wastewater projects and performing takeoffs.
• CAD drafting experience in the pipe-support field.
• Extensive knowledge of pipe supports, pipe-hanger takeoffs, and other products related to pipe-support design.

Responsibilities

• Gather vendor quotes, detail drawings, piping drawings, specifications, and related RFQ documents to prepare estimates.
• Identify labor, material, and buyout requirements by reviewing quotes, drawings, specifications, and RFQ documents.
• Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Review design drawings and recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Present accurate, professional quotations based on clients’ technical and commercial requirements.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.
• Use Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Competitive hourly pay based on previous experience.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at low affordable rates.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time