Senior Estimator – Industrial Insulation & Fireproofing

Location: Gardena CA 90248 (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time Direct Hire
Compensation: $140000 $200000 base commensurate with experience plus performance bonus and full benefits
Industry: Industrial Services / Specialty Contracting
Posted by: RPC Company on behalf of a confidential client

RPC Company is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Senior Estimator Industrial Insulation & Fireproofing on behalf of a nationally recognized leader in industrial specialty services. This is a direct-hire opportunity based onsite in Gardena California serving one of the most active industrial corridors in the western United States.

This is a high-impact high-visibility role for a seasoned estimating professional who thrives in a fast-paced project-driven environment. The successful candidate will own the full estimating lifecycle for industrial insulation fireproofing and related specialty scopes across the refining petrochemical power and heavy industrial markets throughout Southern California.

Our client is a well-established nationally recognized provider of industrial specialty services with a deep operational footprint across the West Coast. The organization delivers integrated access insulation coatings and fireproofing services to many of the regions largest industrial operators. With a strong reputation for safety technical excellence and operational reliability our client offers long-term career stability and clear paths for professional advancement.

Due to the confidential nature of this search the clients identity will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.

Reporting to estimating and operations leadership the Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate competitive and timely cost estimates and proposals for industrial insulation and fireproofing projects. This includes detailed quantity takeoffs scope review vendor and subcontractor coordination and bid development for turnarounds outages maintenance contracts and capital projects.

The role requires a balance of technical estimating proficiency commercial acumen and strong cross-functional collaboration with the sales project management operations and engineering teams.

• Review project documents including blueprints drawings specifications and scopes of work to develop accurate and competitive bids.
• Perform detailed material labor and equipment quantity takeoffs for industrial insulation fireproofing SFRM intumescent and corrosion-under-insulation (CUI) scopes.
• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates and proposals for new construction maintenance turnaround and capital project work.
• Apply sound engineering and field knowledge to evaluate scope identify risk and develop competitive pricing strategies.
• Partner with the sales and business development teams to support client relationships project pursuits and major proposal presentations.
• Coordinate with project managers superintendents and operations to ensure smooth handoff and alignment between estimated and executed scope.
• Communicate proactively with clients and internal stakeholders regarding design changes value engineering budget variances and project scheduling.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure competitive material and equipment pricing.
• Maintain awareness of competitive activity market conditions products and emerging technologies within the industrial services sector.
• Support continuous improvement of estimating processes tools and documentation standards.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive estimating experience within industrial insulation fireproofing coatings or a closely related specialty craft.
• Demonstrated experience estimating for the refining petrochemical power or heavy industrial markets.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial insulation systems passive fire protection (SFRM intumescent) and corrosion-under-insulation (CUI) considerations.
• Proficiency in some kind of quantity takeoff and estimating software (e.g. Bluebeam PlanSwift Accubid HCSS or On-Screen Takeoff etc.).
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Gardena CA.

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering or a related field is preferred but not required (equivalent experience considered).
• Experience with multi-craft or bundled specialty scopes (scaffolding insulation coatings and abatement).
• Familiarity with turnaround outage and maintenance estimating cycles.
• Working knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for digital takeoffs.
• Established relationships within the Southern California industrial services market.

• Base salary of $140000 $200000 commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonus potential.
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Long-term career growth within a stable nationally recognized organization.

This is an opportunity to step into a central estimating role with a market leader in one of the most active industrial regions in the country. The successful candidate will enjoy meaningful project variety strong earning potential and the stability of an established organization with a proven track record of internal advancement.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply directly or reach out to discuss the opportunity in confidence:

Justin Jones Recruiter RPC Company
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RPC Company is a veteran- and minority-owned staffing and recruiting firm headquartered in the DallasFort Worth metroplex. We connect exceptional talent with leading organizations across industrial services banking and beyond.

RPC Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.