Entry-Level Industrial Project Estimator

Flint Hills Resources; Baton Rouge, Houston, Tulsa (LA, TX, OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Specialty Plant Services (KSPS), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Project Estimator to join our team. This role emphasizes hands-on learning through training and mentorship in industrial construction estimating across vessels, towers, drums, and related equipment.

You will work with experienced estimators, sales, project management, engineering, and operations to learn how scope, cost, and schedules come together for customer bids and project execution.

Qualifications

• Experience using Excel and other Microsoft Office tools for data entry, calculations, or organization.
• Ability to apply math or analytical skills to support decisions (pricing, inventory, ordering, or comparisons).
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Participate in site job walks with experienced team members to learn project scope, site conditions, and constraints.
• Support development of project estimates and schedules for customer proposals under guidance from senior estimators.
• Assist with gathering information, quantities, and documentation needed for estimates.
• Learn how to obtain and review subcontractor quotes for inclusion in project estimates.
• Collaborate with sales, project management, engineering, and operations teams to understand project planning and execution needs.
• Support post‑award project planning activities, including schedule updates and resource‑loading support.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Job description

Koch Specialty Plant Services (KSPS), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Project Estimator to join our team. This role emphasizes hands-on learning through training and mentorship in industrial construction estimating across vessels, towers, drums, and related equipment.

You will work with experienced estimators, sales, project management, engineering, and operations to learn how scope, cost, and schedules come together for customer bids and project execution.