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PremiStar lists this Senior Estimator opportunity in norwood, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Summary
The Senior Estimator leads the full estimating cycle for commercial, industrial, and institutional process piping and millwright projects including service, repairs, retrofits, replacements, and large design/build and plan/spec projects. This role combines advanced technical estimating with independent opportunity generation, bid strategy, and negotiation authority. The Senior Estimator builds market relationships, sets pricing strategy, evaluates risk, and provides technical guidance to sales and operations, delivering value‑driven solutions and measurable margin improvement. This individual requires minimal oversight, is a self‑starter, and can manage multiple large bid opportunities. Must have strong recent experience and understanding in this role for a large Process Piping Project based business. This position includes developing accurate and competitive cost estimates and managing the bid process from initial review through proposal submission. This role ensures consistency, profitability, and alignment with company goals while mentoring the estimating team and collaborating cross‑functionally with operations, sales, and project management.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
Lead, train, and mentor estimators and junior estimating staff
Establish estimating standards, processes, and best practices
Assign workloads and ensure deadlines are met
Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching
Estimating & Cost Analysis
Oversee preparation of detailed cost estimates, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor pricing
Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents for completeness and risk
Ensure estimates are accurate, competitive, and aligned with company margins
Identify cost‑saving opportunities and value‑engineering options
Bid & Proposal Management
Manage the entire bid process from opportunity evaluation to submission
Conduct Go/No‑Go meetings as necessary
Coordinate bid schedules and ensure timely completion of proposals
Review and approve final estimates and proposals before submission
Ensure Large Project Review Forms and other necessary documentation are submitted to management as needed
Participate in bid reviews, presentations, and negotiations
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with operations and project management to ensure smooth project handoffs
Collaborate with procurement for vendor and subcontractor pricing
Partner with sales/business development to evaluate opportunities
Communicate with clients, architects, engineers, and suppliers as needed
Risk Management & Strategy
Analyze project risks and develop mitigation strategies
Evaluate contract terms, conditions, and scope gapsTrack historical data to improve estimating accuracy
Contribute to strategic planning, targeting profitable work
Systems & Reporting
Maintain estimating software, databases, and cost libraries
Generate reports on bid performance, win rates, and accuracy
Continuously improve estimating tools, templates, and workflows
Minimum and/or Preferred Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7–10+ years of process piping and millwright estimating experience (construction, commercial, manufacturing, or industrial preferred)
3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role
Proven design/build leadership with ability to develop creative, code‑compliant solutions and alternatives
Advanced understanding of process piping systems, components, controls, and service operations and the ability to provide budgeting proposals on large process piping projects with limited drawings
Advanced ability to read and interpret complex construction documents and engineering specifications
Strong working knowledge of standard MS Office and industry‑specific estimating, takeoff, and project management software
Demonstrated experience in understanding department financials, recover of indirect costs, and setting estimating department margins.
Business development or sales enablement experience with measurable outcomes
Skills & Competencies
Exceptional mathematical, analytical, and risk assessment skills with strong attention to detail
Executive‑level communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical plans, specifications, and work orders; fluency with estimating software and takeoff tools
Expertise in value engineering, cost‑saving strategies, and total cost of ownership analysis
Ability to mentor junior estimators and influence stakeholders without direct authority
Highly organized, with ability to manage multiple complex estimates and deadlines independently
High professional integrity, accountability, and commitment to technical excellence
Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and pricing
Advanced proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Sage, Fast Pipe or similar)
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Estimate accuracy (actual vs. estimated cost)
Bid win rate / hit ratio
Gross margin on awarded projects
Timeliness of bid submissionsTeam productivity and development
Work Environment
Office‑based with occasional site visits
Fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
Frequent collaboration with internal teams and external partners
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across functions to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so presents an undue hardship on the Company’s business operations.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees understand the above job description and agree to comply with and be subject to its conditions. Employee further agrees this job description does not alter his/her at‑will employment status. Employees understand the Company reserves the right to delegate, remove, expand or change all responsibilities. Employees acknowledge that he/she can fulfill the above duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Worksite address
norwood, NC, 28128, US
Who can apply
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