Equipment Installation Estimator

Commercial Contracting Corporation; Gas City (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental premiums

HSA + employer match

401(k) match

ESOP

Job summary

Commercial Contracting Corporation in Gas City, IN is seeking an experienced Equipment Installation Estimator to develop accurate proposals for industrial installation projects, including conveyors, baggage handling, and related systems.

You will collaborate with Business Development, Operations, Project Management, Engineering, and field teams to translate requirements into executable estimates, manage risk, and support value engineering. This role requires travel to regional sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in equipment handling, rigging, field supervision, or estimating.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, structural, electrical, equipment-layout, and process drawings and specs.
• Working knowledge of industrial construction means and methods, union labor.
• Proficiency with Excel and common estimating, takeoff, scheduling, and document-review software.
• Ability to prepare organized, traceable estimates and clearly communicate scope, risk, pricing assumptions, and exclusions.
• Ability to visit active industrial and airport project sites and comply with safety, security, and access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs, drawings, specifications, equipment lists, schedules, bid forms, and customer requirements.
• Perform detailed takeoffs and prepare labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, freight, travel, per diem, and contingency estimates.
• Develop conceptual, budgetary, ROM, lump sum, unit-rate, GMP, and time-and-material proposals.
• Prepare clear scopes, assumptions, clarifications, allowances, alternates, and exclusions.
• Develop crew compositions, labor classifications, manpower loading, supervision plans, shift plans, and equipment requirements.
• Apply union wage rates, labor burdens, overtime, premium pay, escalation, travel, and per diem as applicable.
• Identify crane, forklift, telehandler, aerial lift, rigging, survey, and specialty tooling needs.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations for completeness and exclusions.
• Participate in site walks, pre-bid meetings, scope reviews, and value-engineering discussions.
• Lead or support estimate turnover meetings and transfer pricing basis to the project team.
• Support change-order pricing and compare estimated versus actual performance.

Skills

Reading drawings

Estimating software

Excel

Communication

Field visits

Union labor knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Takeoff software

MS Project / Scheduling

CAD basics

Job description

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OUR MISSION: TO IDENTIFY, HIRE, AND RETAIN THE VERY BEST PEOPLE.

COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING CORPORATION

We Are An Employee-owned Company

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OUR MISSION: TO IDENTIFY, HIRE, AND RETAIN THE VERY BEST PEOPLE.

OUR CORE VALUES

KEEP PEOPLE SAFE: We must strive to protect our most valuable asset each & every day.

INTEGRITY: We're one team made up of people who are dependable & act with integrity.

HUMILITY: We are humble team players who prioritize the mission over personal ego.

DRIVE: Our people are passionate about their work, relationships, & success.

LOYALTY: We are dedicated to achieving the mission of each project & the overall company.

ATTITUDE: We will inspire others to be positive & overcome daily challenges to achieve our mission.

Highly Competitive Compensation Package

• 100% company-paid medical & dental premiums (individual, couple, or family) – effective Day 1
• Health Savings Account (HSA) bonus + employer match
• 401(k) match: dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of salary
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – profit sharing

Job Description

POSITION: EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION ESTIMATOR

LOCATION: Gas City, IN.

The estimator will support projects in Indiana and other regional or national markets as assigned. Travel is expected for site walks, pre-bid meetings, estimate reviews, customer meetings, project turnover, and field verification. Travel will vary based on workload and project location

We are seeking an experienced estimator to develop accurate, competitive, and executable proposals for industrial equipment installation, conveyor and material-handling systems, airport baggage handling systems, machinery relocations, production-line installations, plant expansions, shutdowns, and capital improvement projects. This role works closely with Business Development, Operations, Project Management, Engineering, Field Supervision, customers, vendors, and subcontractors. The successful candidate will translate technical requirements into complete estimates while identifying scope gaps, execution risks, commercial and value-engineering opportunities before proposal submission.

What You Will Do

• Review RFQs, drawings, specifications, equipment lists, schedules, bid forms, contract documents, and customer requirements.
• Perform detailed takeoffs and prepare labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, freight, travel, per diem, supervision, consumable, and contingency estimates.
• Develop conceptual, budgetary, ROM, lump sum, unit-rate, GMP, and time-and-material proposals.
• Prepare clear scopes, assumptions, clarifications, allowances, alternates, and exclusions.
• Develop crew compositions, labor classifications, manpower loading, supervision plans, shift plans, installation and equipment requirements.
• Apply union wage rates, labor burdens, overtime, premium pay, escalation, travel, and per diem as applicable.
• Adjust productivity for elevation, congestion, restricted access, occupied facilities, shutdown windows, clean or dry rooms, security requirements. and brownfield conditions.
• Identify crane, forklift, telehandler, aerial lift, rigging, survey, and specialty tooting needs.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations for completeness, compliance, qualifications, and exclusions.
• Participate in site walks, pre-bid meetings, scope reviews, estimate reviews, customer presentations, negotiations, and value-engineering discussions.
• Lead or support estimate turnover meetings and transfer pricing basis, production assumptions, subcontractor coverage, risks, exclusions, and customer commitments to the project team.
• Support change-order pricing and compare estimated versus actual performance to improve future estimates.

What You Bring

• Five or more years equipment baggage handling, rigging, field supervision, or estimating experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, structural, electrical, equipment-layout, general-arrangement, and process drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of industrial construction means and methods, union labor. crew composition, productivity, rigging, equipment setting, alignment, and site logistics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and common estimating, takeoff, scheduling, and document-review software.
• Ability to prepare organized, traceable estimates and clearly communicate scope, risk, pricing assumptions, and exclusions.
• Ability to visit active industrial and airport project sites and comply with applicable safety, security, and access requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering TechnoIogy, or a related field.
• Equivalent relevant Trades experience may be considered.
• Experience with self-perform industrial installation and union construction operations.
• Experience estimating automotive, battery, energy, baggage handling, conveyor, manufacturing, food, glass, stamping, casting, agricultural, or bio-refinery projects.
• Experience supporting greenfield and brownfield projects, shutdowns, phased work, and occupied facilities.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification, estimating credential, or comparable industry training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast-paced, busy, and occasionally noisy work environment.
• May involve managing multiple RFQ’s simultaneously.
• Frequent interruptions to address team members’ needs and vendor requests.

Physical Requirements

• Effective and professional communication with supervisors, employees, and others, both individually and in a team setting, is essential.
• Ability to work in an office environment and spend extended periods reviewing drawings, specifications, and estimates.
• Ability to walk active construction and industrial sites, climb stairs and ladders, and observe work at varying elevations.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with customer safety, security, and access requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and documentation.

Commercial Contracting Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, color, race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.