Entry-Level Project Estimator — Industrial Construction

Koch Engineered Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Koch Specialty Plant Services (KSPS), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Project Estimator to join our team in Houston, TX (or Baton Rouge, LA or Tulsa, OK). This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to learn industrial construction estimating through hands-on experience, training, and mentorship.

You will support the development of project estimates and schedules across vessels, towers, drums and related equipment, collaborating with senior estimators and

Qualifications

• Experience using Excel and Microsoft Office for basic data entry and calculations.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Participate in site job walks with experienced team members.
• Support the 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.
• Access elevated work areas, including climbing ladders and scaffolds, to help assess work scope as needed.
• Travel up to 25% based on business needs.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Data organization

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

Koch Specialty Plant Services (KSPS), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Project Estimator to join our team in Houston, TX (or Baton Rouge, LA or Tulsa, OK). This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to learn industrial construction estimating through hands-on experience, training, and mentorship.

You will support the development of project estimates and schedules across vessels, towers, drums and related equipment, collaborating with senior estimators and