At least 3 years of estimating large-scale construction projects related to high-purity process piping.
Proficiency with estimating software such as FastPIPE, FastDUCT, Trimble Autobid, Bluebeam, or QuickPen.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Sufficient visual acuity to read printed and digital documents.
Ability to climb ladders and access and egress trenches, attic spaces, or confined spaces.
Hearing ability to communicate in noisy environments and recognize alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment as needed.
Ability to grasp, handle, and manipulate small objects.
Responsibilities
Contact the pre-construction departments of targeted general contractors to identify opportunities.
Evaluate opportunities for likelihood of success, consistency with the business model, competitive advantages, and contribution margins aligned with the business plan.
Review plans, piping and instrumentation diagrams, specifications, and contracts before preparing estimates to identify impacts on the work.
Learn and operate a computer-based takeoff and estimating system that produces reproducible results.
Coordinate drawings, scopes, and points of contact with other trades.
Prepare requests for information for projects being bid.
Solicit pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
Prepare project recaps, general conditions, schedules, and letters.
Run job reports to prepare for bid reviews with the Estimating Manager.
Assist in selling projects by developing scopes of supply, giving presentations when required, entertaining, negotiating, and closing.
Participate in kickoff meetings to present the scope of work, work plan, budget, unusual requirements, and critical limitations on the scope of work.
Assist with productivity tracking of labor units.
Participate in daily staff meetings to identify scope deviations, monitor production, and forecast future work; assist in developing alternate plans to recover projects when actual performance is not meeting the budgeted plan.
Desired Qualifications
Deep experience in semiconductor or biopharmaceutical construction projects.
Field, craft, or piping trade experience.
A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
Understanding of adjacent piping systems such as plumbing and HVAC.
Estimator - Process Piping
Murray Company Mechanical Contractors · San Leandro, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-11-10
Salary: USD 85,000–130,000
Workplace: on_site
Department: Estimating & Preconstruction
Description
Come grow with us...
At Murray Company, how we operate is defined by shared values that are 100 years in the making - Safety, Quality, Honesty, Hard Work and Pride of Ownership. These values have led to our company consistently being in the top 15% on ENRs Best Specialty Contractor’s list. Bring your enthusiasm and unique perspective to Murray Company where you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. Join a team that cares about helping you thrive and succeed. You'll work alongside talented colleagues while establishing lifelong friendships and making a difference in our company and the specialty contracting community.
Position Summary
The Process Piping Estimator for our Advanced Technologies division will provide and/or coordinate all estimating services necessary to procure Process Piping / Mechanical projects. Critical to this role is a focus on accuracy, thoroughness, and profitability. This position is responsible for cultivating relationships with the Estimating Departments within our targeted community of General Contractors. If you have estimating experience in industrial / commercial construction, preferably in the biopharmaceutical and/or semiconductor sectors, this may be the role for you!
Location: To be based out of one of the following offices:
San Leandro, CA (NorCal HQ)
Cypress, CA (Company HQ); or
Chandler, AZ
Key Responsibilities
Regularly contact the Pre-Construction Departments of our targeted community of General Contractors to identify opportunities.
Evaluate opportunities to ensure we pursue projects with the best opportunity for success; are consistent with our business model; exploit our competitive advantages and can contribute margins consistent with the business plan.
Review all plans, P&ID’s, specifications, and contracts prior to preparing the estimate to ensure any impacts on the work are identified.
Learn and operate a computer based take off and estimating system that can provide reproducible results.
Coordinate drawings, scopes and POCs with other trades
Prepare RFIs for projects bidding
Solicit pricing from vendors/subcontractors
Prepare recaps, general conditions, schedule and letters for project
Run job reports in preparation for bid review with Estimating Manager
Assist in selling the project, including but not limited to developing a scope of supply; presentations if required; entertaining; negotiating and closing.
Participate in the kickoff meeting; presenting the scope of work, work plan, budget, unusual requirements and any critical limitations on the scope of our work.
Assist in productivity tracking of labor units.
Participate in the daily staff meetings for the purposes of identifying any scope deviations, monitoring production and forecasting future work. Assist with developing alternate plans to recover projects where actual performance is not meeting budgeted plan.
Qualifications
Required
3+ years in estimating large-scale construction projects related to high-purity process piping.
Proficiency in related estimating software (FastPIPE / FastDUCT, Trimble Autobid, Bluebeam, QuickPen, etc.)
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.
Preferred
Deep experience in semiconductor and/or biopharmaceutical construction projects.
Field, craft, or piping trade experience, or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
Understanding of adjacent piping systems (plumbing, HVAC, etc.).
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Must have sufficient visual acuity to read printed and digital documents.
Must be able to climb ladders, access and egress trenches and/or attic spaces and/or confined spaces.
Requires hearing ability to communicate in noisy environments.
Must be able to recognize alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
Ability to grasp, handle, and manipulate small objects.
Compensation
San Leandro: $105,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Cypress & Chandler: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Total Rewards
Murray Company offers a generous total rewards package to include an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) contribution annually on top of a discretionary cash bonus program. Additional benefits include a 401(k) + matching, 100% company-paid medical coverage for employee (up to 2/3 for family), company provided life insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, and more.
Murray Company 3rd Party Recruiter Engagements
Murray Company does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from third-party recruiting agencies or individual recruiters in response to job postings. Resumes submitted to any employee of Murray Company without a signed agreement by an officer of the company (or his or her delegate) AND without the express written agreement by the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function to engage in a search on behalf of the company will become property of Murray Company. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Murray Company will not be considered binding terms. Murray Company will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiting firms or individual recruiters that have not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function.