Estimator -- Process Piping
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Job overview
Harder Mechanical Contractors seeks an experienced Process Piping Estimator for its Advanced Technology sector, including semiconductor manufacturing and renewable energy. The role is based in the Portland office and involves preparing estimates from pursuit through project execution. The estimator reviews drawings and project documents, performs quantity take-offs, scopes bids, and coordinates estimates with project teams.
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Full job description
Harder Mechanical is one of the nation’s largest mechanical contractors with an outstanding reputation for working safely, meeting tough schedules, and delivering quality projects. Based in Portland Oregon, we work primarily in the 11-western states with regional offices in Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Los Angeles, CA; Richmond, CA; Salt Lake City, UT.
As a Process Piping Estimator, you will be working primarily in the Advanced Technology (semiconductor manufacturing, renewable energy) sector. Harder has an immediate need for an experienced process estimator with experience in estimating for high-tech mechanical systems to join our team in Portland, OR.
Successful projects do not complete themselves. Our team of curious and passionate people build on Harder's reputation every day through their actions. We offer professional development opportunities, industry-leading benefits, and the chance to work on projects that will change the built environment forever. Find out more at www.harder.com .
What you’ll be doing:
You will be responsible for reviewing mechanical drawings and performing quantity take-offs for active pursuits and awarded projects. You will be involved from the pursuit stage through project execution, preparing accurate estimates for the operations team in the field. This is an office position and an ideal role for a detail-oriented person.
Estimators at Harder perform the following daily tasks:
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Determine scope of work for estimates and bid preparation
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Use estimating software to complete quantity take-offs
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Review RFPs, specs, and basis of design to accurately scope a project
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Coordinate estimates with project team to meet submission deadlines
What you will need to be successful in this role:
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Familiarity with estimating process and systems
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Extreme attention to detail
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Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks on an ongoing basis
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Relentless commitment to teamwork and client satisfaction
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Basic computer competency, including Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
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Passion for ongoing learning and keeping up with industry trends
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Interest in LEAN construction principles
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Ability to travel to other regions to gain exposure to additional markets and industries
Education/Experience:
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5+ years of estimating and take-off experience with a focus on mechanical systems
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Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
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Ability to read mechanical and plumbing drawings
Benefits
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Competitive salary
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits – 100% of employee premiums are paid by the company
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Generous retirement package includes: 10% retirement contribution made by the company and a company match up to 2% of your annual salary
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Profit sharing
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Discretionary annual bonus
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Paid vacation and holidays
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Harder University training and development, as well as other paid professional development opportunities
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Team environment that promotes individual growth
HMC reserves the right to perform a drug screening and background check, as may be required, and this offer may be contingent on passing a drug screening and background check.
This position is salaried. No recruiters. No phone calls, please.
About Harder
Harder Mechanical Contractors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws. Our hiring policy reflects and affirms Harder’s commitment to the principles of fair employment. Harder does not discriminate regarding the terms and conditions of employment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws.
It is Harder’s policy to maintain a drug and alcohol-free work environment. Employment offers are conditional upon successfully passing a drug and alcohol test, background checks, reference checks, and as required by law, regardless of citizenship or national origin, documented proof of authorization to work in the United States.
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How this job compares
Set against the 2,112 open Estimator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$90–149K/yr1,288 salary ranges
- US median$24–31/hr100 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 28 open Estimator jobs in Oregon and 2,112 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Oregon
- CDM Smith10 open
- Harder Mechanical Contractors (this employer)3 open
- Black & Veatch2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Estimator postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,635 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 305 of the 2,112 open Estimator jobs (14%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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