Industrial Pricing Analyst

Carpenter & Paterson•Westwego, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Carpenter & Paterson, Inc. is currently hiring for a full-time Industrial Pricing Analyst 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 piping drawings and be capable of estimating technical designs.

Requirements

Proficient in basic math skills including computation, fractions, percentages, basic measurements to include basic geometry and trigonometry.
Have strong computer software skills, ability to learn applications quickly.
Team player mentality a must; communication, collaboration, and motivation to follow through are critical.
Be able to work quickly and efficiently without constant supervision.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with pipe supports, pipe support takeoffs, and/or wastewater projects a plus
Bachelors Degree in a Business related field or a similar background with experience in estimating steel fabrication, 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.
Extensive knowledge of pipe supports, pipe hanger take-offs, and other product offerings related to pipe support design a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepares work to be estimated by gathering vendor quotes, detail drawings, piping drawings, specifications, and related RFQ documents.
Identifies labor, material, buy out requirements by studying vendor quotes, drawings, specifications, and related RFQ documents.
Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information, reviews design drawings and recommend adjustments as necessary.
Presents quotations to clients based upon their technical and commercial requirements, to an accurate professional standard.
Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications.
Use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Maintain a healthy and safe working environment.