Estimator, Engineering, Building & Residential Construction

🔥 Universal Fire Protection (UFP) and Universal Piping Industries (UPI)
are Hiring:
Estimators

Ready to shape the future of industrial piping systems and fire protection construction? Join our companies, UPI & UFP, as an Estimator and bring precision, innovation, and expertise to projects that power industries and protect communities. If you're passionate about turning blueprints into reality, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of a team that values accuracy and collaboration, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build with confidence!

• The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for industrial construction projects. This role is essential in supporting project bids, ensuring profitability, and maintaining the company’s reputation for precision and reliability. At UPI
  , the focus will be on industrial construction piping systems & process building piping. At UFP
  , the focus will be on industrial and commercial fire protection installations.

• Analyze project plans, blueprints, and specifications for industrial piping, water, refrigeration, OR fire protection systems to determine project scope and requirements.
• Calculate material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs specific to industrial construction, mechanical systems, or fire protection systems.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field supervisors to clarify project details and resolve technical discrepancies.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and bid proposals for clients, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
• Maintain and update a database of historical cost data for specialized systems (e.g., piping, fire protection).
• Participate in site visits to assess project conditions and gather data for accurate estimation.
• Monitor ongoing projects to compare actual costs with estimates and adjust future estimates accordingly.
• Support the procurement team in sourcing specialized materials and equipment.
• Assist in value engineering and cost‑saving initiatives for complex industrial projects.

• Proven experience estimating industrial and commercial construction projects, especially in industrial piping, process building piping, water systems, and refrigeration.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills; proficiency with estimation and project management software.
• In‑depth knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and best practices in industrial construction and mechanical systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and under tight deadlines.
• Assist in value engineering, continuous improvement, and cost‑saving initiatives for complex industrial and commercial projects.
• Experience with Computer‑Based Pipe Take‑off programs (Trimble‑Quickpen, Quote Soft, or others).
• Comfortable with doing Manual Take‑off and Cost Recaps.
• Experience with scheduling software is a plus.
• Proven experience with pipe sizing and selection, including pumps, valves.
• Experience with chilled water systems, industrial boiler systems, industrial process equipment, and industrial utility systems.
• Proven experience in blueprint reading, design, and cost estimation for fire suppression and alarm systems.
• Expertise in creating fire protection layouts using CAD software.