Project Manager & Estimator

Rovanco Piping Systems•Joliet, IL

About The Position

Rovanco Piping Systems is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Project Manager / Estimator to support estimating, sales, engineering, and manufacturing processes for piping system projects. The role reviews project specifications and drawings, prepares material takeoffs and estimates, and manages projects from award through manufacturing and final shipment. It requires interpreting technical specifications, construction drawings, and piping details to determine material requirements and prepare accurate takeoffs. After a project is awarded, the Project Manager / Estimator serves as a primary customer contact, coordinating product data submittals, project schedules, shipping dates, and changes arising from unforeseen field conditions. The role calls for technical aptitude, attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects while meeting customer expectations and internal deadlines.

Requirements

Experience in project management, estimating, or a similar role within the piping, mechanical, construction, manufacturing, or industrial equipment industry.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, piping plans, technical specifications, and engineering details.
Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate material takeoffs from drawings and specifications.
Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with pre-insulated piping systems, specialty piping, mechanical systems, or industrial piping products.
Familiarity with piping materials, fittings, insulation systems, containment piping, and related accessories.
Experience managing projects from purchase order through manufacturing and shipment.
Experience preparing technical submittals and coordinating customer approval processes.
Familiarity with CAD drawings, construction documents, and engineering revisions.

Responsibilities

Manage awarded projects from receipt of purchase order through completion and shipment.
Review purchase orders, project specifications, approved quotations, and contract documents to verify scope, pricing, and deliverables.
Establish and maintain project schedules, tracking submittal approvals, material requirements, manufacturing progress, and delivery dates.
Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality control, and shipping to keep projects on schedule.
Monitor project status and proactively identify potential delays, material shortages, and other issues that could affect delivery.
Communicate project milestones, schedule updates, and potential delays to customers.
Maintain accurate project records, including correspondence, submittals, approvals, revisions, and schedule updates.
Review project specifications, construction drawings, piping plans, details, and bills of materials to determine project requirements.
Interpret technical specifications and identify required piping materials, fittings, insulation, jackets, containment components, accessories, and other system components as applicable.
Prepare accurate and complete material takeoffs for estimating, quotation, and project execution.
Identify discrepancies, missing information, conflicting specifications, and potential scope gaps in project documents.
Coordinate with sales and engineering to clarify technical requirements and resolve estimating questions.
Identify potential design challenges, material availability concerns, and other issues that may affect project cost or schedule.
Ensure estimates and material requirements accurately reflect customer specifications and project scope.
Coordinate product data submittals, project schedules, shipping dates, and changes due to unforeseen field conditions.