Scaffolding, Insulation & Painting (SIP) Estimator

Loenbro•Gilbert, AZ

1d•Remote

About The Position

The SIP Estimator is responsible for working with the Estimating team to develop accurate, competitive, and comprehensive scaffolding, insulation, and painting & coatings estimates for complex industrial projects. This role oversees the full SIP estimating process—including quantity takeoffs of surface area, linear footage, and scaffold volume, labor and equipment analysis, material pricing, subcontractor evaluations, and risk assessments—for projects up to $25M or higher depending on scope and self‑performance. The SIP Estimator interprets coating and lining specifications, insulation schedules and details, scaffold access plans, general arrangement and isometric drawings, and contract documents to build detailed work breakdown structures and precise cost models.

Requirements

Minimum of 2-5+ years of experience in industrial construction estimating covering scaffolding, insulation, and/or painting & coatings scopes, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Estimating experience with Accubid, HCSS HeavyBid, and/or similar softwares.
Ability to read and interpret coating specifications, insulation details, scaffold drawings, and other technical schematics.
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of SSPC/AMPP surface preparation and coating standards, insulation and lagging system types and applications, and OSHA Subpart L scaffold requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related discipline.
Scheduling experience with MSP or P6.
Direct involvement in industrial painting & coatings, insulation & lagging, and scaffold erection on refinery, power generation, or heavy industrial facilities.
Experience with DesignAssist and DesignBuild delivery methods.
Proven ability to manage multiple complex bids simultaneously.
Turnaround, outage, and shutdown estimating experience.
AMPP/NACE Coating Inspector (CIP) certification or SSPC Protective Coatings Specialist credential.
Scaffold Competent Person certification and OSHA 30-Hour Construction.

Responsibilities

Estimate projects the size and scope of projects up to $25M, considering complexity and self-performance scope.
Validate quantity take-offs—including coating surface area, insulation linear and square footage, and scaffold cubic volume—and ensure accurate input into estimating software.
Apply advanced cost analysis and contingency planning for risk mitigation.
Attend pre-bid meetings.
Set up and lead bid review meetings.
Review request for Information (RFIs) to address questions throughout bid process.
Perform quantity take-offs and review Junior Estimator takeoffs.
Utilize estimating software to develop cost and final pricing.
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, applicable craft standards, and company standards.
Create detailed price proposal, execution plans, clarifications, and any further documents requested by Client.
Interpret and analyze coating and lining specifications, insulation schedules and details, scaffold access plans, general arrangement and isometric drawings, as well as all bid documents.
Draft pre-estimate checklist & opportunity matrix based on information from the bid documents and pre-bid meetings.
Ability to quickly establish ROM pricing for further evaluation of opportunities.
Utilize HCSS HeavyBid software for accurate and efficient estimating.
Incorporate design methodologies such as DesignAssist and DesignBuild when applicable.
Support Junior Estimator in work with subcontractors and vendors for pricing.
Understand project requirements and assign indirect costs, including scaffold standing time, rental duration, containment, and access equipment.
Estimate surface preparation and application scopes—abrasive blasting, hydroblasting, primers, epoxies, urethanes, and specialty high-temperature coatings—applying SSPC/AMPP surface preparation standards, DFT and coat buildup requirements, containment, and production rates to develop accurate labor and material consumption.
Estimate hot and cold insulation systems for piping, vessels, tanks, and equipment—including calcium silicate, mineral wool, cellular glass, and aerogel—along with metal jacketing and lagging, vapor barriers, removable blankets, and personnel protection, with accurate takeoffs by linear foot, square foot, and fitting count.
Estimate system, tube-and-clamp, and frame scaffold access scopes—including erect and dismantle labor, cubic- and square-foot volumes, rental duration and standing time, engineered/specialty designs, competent-person inspection cycles, and tagging requirements.
Communicate clearly with operations, procurement, and project management teams during pre-construction.
Generate all submittals called for in RFQ.
Provide pragmatic analysis of project execution to optimize efficiency and profitability.
Generate high-level cash flow projections, risk analysis reports, and resource-loaded schedules.
Support business development with conceptual estimates and ROM pricing for new opportunities.
Other duties may be assigned as needed to support business operations.