Project Estimator Installation Services

Central States Industrial

$75K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in estimating, project management, or process systems
  • Experience with piping systems, fabrication, or construction environments
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and technical drawings
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with CAD, estimating software, or construction tools (preferred)
  • Strong communication and customer-facing skills
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel occasionally

Responsibilities

  • Develop cost estimates and proposals for process piping projects
  • Review and interpret P&IDs, drawings, and project specifications
  • Determine costs for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors
  • Partner with Project Managers, Engineering, and Fabrication teams
  • Create bills of materials and RFQs for vendors and subcontractors
  • Support project planning, budgeting, and change orders
  • Visit customer sites to define scope and refine estimates
  • Track estimate accuracy and improve future quoting performance

Benefits

  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement planning options
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
  • Opportunities for internal career advancement
  • Company lunches, team events, and community volunteer opportunities
Full Job Description
Join CSI, a growing leader in stainless-steel process systems for the food, dairy, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. We're looking for a detail-oriented Project Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for piping installation projects from concept through execution.

What You'll Do
  • Develop cost estimates and proposals for process piping projects
  • Review and interpret P&IDs, drawings, and project specifications
  • Determine costs for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors
  • Partner with Project Managers, Engineering, and Fabrication teams
  • Create bills of materials and RFQs for vendors and subcontractors
  • Support project planning, budgeting, and change orders
  • Visit customer sites to define scope and refine estimates
  • Track estimate accuracy and improve future quoting performance

What You Bring
  • 3+ years of experience in estimating, project management, or process systems
  • Experience with piping systems, fabrication, or construction environments
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and technical drawings
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with CAD, estimating software, or construction tools (preferred)
  • Strong communication and customer-facing skills
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel occasionally

Benefits & Perks

CSI offers a competitive benefits package including:
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement planning options
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
  • Opportunities for internal career advancement
  • Company lunches, team events, and community volunteer opportunities

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

This role is primarily office-based with occasional travel to customers and project sites to support estimating and project planning activities. It requires extended computer use, strong communication, and collaboration with internal teams and customers.

Light physical activity, including standing, bending, and lifting up to 20 pounds, may be required during site visits.

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