Estimator

Turner Industries; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Telehealth

Employee assistance program

Disability benefits

Leaves of absence

Job summary

Turner Industries in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an Estimator to prepare cost estimates and proposals for multiple projects. You will analyze drawings, specs, and documentation to produce accurate estimates throughout the bid life cycle, coordinating with project teams and vendors to ensure complete bid packages.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Google Workspace, plus safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Technical training and/or industrial related construction estimating experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills, along with a strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in the use of Google Workspace.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team to complete estimates and proposals on multiple projects.
• Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy.
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Work the entire life cycle of a bid, from invitation to proposal submission, along with post-submittal support/clarification when required.
• Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to a particular bid/project as assigned.
• Interpret specifications and drawings; attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope and contents of the estimate.
• Prepare estimates by performing quantity takeoffs from drawings or bid packages for the scope of work.
• Prepare bid packages for vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors; assist in schedule preparation and risk analysis.
• Maintain working documents for estimates and ensure they are complete and well organized.
• Interface with owner, A/E, and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data for feasibility.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Google Workspace

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

Turner Industries Group is looking to hire an Estimator for work in Baton Rouge, LA. The Estimator is responsible for the preparation of cost estimates and proposals. Will be required to provide analysis of drawings, specifications, and other documentation to produce estimates for projects or services. Non-exempt role; Reports to the VP of Estimating; Establishes procedures for specific goals in a broad area of work / only results are reviewed / develops procedures within limits of policy and guidelines.

Essential Qualifications

• Technical training and/or industrial related construction estimating experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills, along with a strong attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of Google Workspace
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team to complete estimates and proposals on multiple projects
• Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements

Work the entire life cycle of a bid, from invitation to proposal submission, along with post-submittal support/clarification when required; coordinate total estimating effort relevant to a particular bid/project as assigned; ability to interpret specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate; prepare estimates by performing quantity takeoffs from drawings or quantities provided in a bid package for the scope of work; prepare bid packages for vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors; assist in schedule preparation and analysis, execution plan development, and risk analysis; maintain files of working documents as backup for estimates; ensure estimates are complete, well organized, and ready for management review; interface with owner, A/E, and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility; assist the project team on awarded contracts as assigned - may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, etc.; perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include.

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• ADD
• Voluntary life / ADD
• Disability benefits
• Leaves of absence
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Telehealth access
• Employee assistance program

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

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