Estimator

Greenberry; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenberry Industrial seeks a detail-oriented Estimator to support preparation and submission of accurate bids for complex industrial fabrication projects in Vancouver, Washington. This execution-focused role emphasizes complete, compliant estimates on schedule, working with leadership, project management, and procurement.

Responsibilities include takeoffs, pricing labor/materials, evaluating subcontractor quotes, assembling bid packages, and ensuring compliance with nuclear and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in industrial construction estimating.
• Demonstrated experience estimating structural, modular, vessel, or nuclear-related scopes.
• Exposure to piping or mechanical estimating beneficial but not required.
• Experience supporting hard-bid and negotiated work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate conceptual and detailed cost estimates in accordance with client bid schedules and submission requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and models for structural steel, modular, vessel, and nuclear scopes.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing based on project requirements and execution strategy.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations for scope alignment, completeness, and competitiveness.
• Coordinate with engineering, fabrication, and field teams to validate constructability, productivity assumptions, and schedule impacts.
• Incorporate quality, inspection, testing, and documentation requirements into estimates, particularly for nuclear and regulated work.
• Review bid documents, technical specifications, and contractual requirements to ensure full compliance.
• Assemble complete bid packages, including clarifications, exclusions, assumptions, and supporting documentation.
• Manage multiple concurrent bids while consistently meeting hard submission deadlines.
• Maintain organized estimate files and backup documentation for review and audit purposes.
• Support pre-bid meetings, internal reviews, and post-bid clarifications as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating tools, cost databases, and historical data

Skills

Estimating experience

Structural steel

Nuclear experience a plus

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Build

Navisworks

Tekla Powerfab

Trimble

SolidWorks

SharePoint

Strumis

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Estimator
Location: Vancouver, Washington
Department: Fabrication

GENERAL SUMMARY

Greenberry Industrial is seeking a detail-oriented and deadline-driven Estimator to support the preparation and submission of accurate, competitive bids for complex industrial fabrication projects. This role is execution-focused and centered on delivering complete, compliant estimates on schedule in alignment with client-driven bid timelines.

The Estimator will be responsible for developing quantity takeoffs, pricing labor and materials, evaluating subcontractor and vendor quotes, and assembling bid packages across a diverse portfolio of industrial work. Primary estimating emphasis will be on structural steel, modular assemblies, pressure vessels, and nuclear-related scopes, with secondary exposure to piping and mechanical systems.

This position works closely with estimating leadership, project management, engineering, procurement, and business development to ensure estimates reflect scope requirements, execution strategies, and contractual obligations while meeting strict submission deadlines.

TYPICAL PROJECT SCOPES

Structural Steel Fabrication & Installation

• Light, medium, and heavy structural steel

• Miscellaneous metals

• Modular frames, skids, and assemblies

• Fracture critical and safety-related work

Modular & Industrial Fabrication

• Preassembled modules and skids

• Integrated structural and mechanical systems

Pressure Vessels & Tanks

• ASME-coded vessels

• Industrial tanks and specialty fabrications

Nuclear & High-Reliability Projects

• Safety-related components

• NQA-1 and quality-controlled environments

Industrial Piping Systems (Secondary Focus)

• Process and utility piping

• Limited takeoff and scope integration as required

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare accurate conceptual and detailed cost estimates in accordance with client bid schedules and submission requirements

Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and models for structural steel, modular, vessel, and nuclear scopes

Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing based on project requirements and execution strategy

Solicit, review, and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations for scope alignment, completeness, and competitiveness

Coordinate with engineering, fabrication, and field teams to validate constructability, productivity assumptions, and schedule impacts

Incorporate quality, inspection, testing, and documentation requirements into estimates, particularly for nuclear and regulated work

Review bid documents, technical specifications, and contractual requirements to ensure full compliance

Assemble complete bid packages, including clarifications, exclusions, assumptions, and supporting documentation

Manage multiple concurrent bids while consistently meeting hard submission deadlines

Maintain organized estimate files and backup documentation for review and audit purposes

Support pre-bid meetings, internal reviews, and post-bid clarifications as needed

Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating tools, cost databases, and historical data

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Strong estimating background in structural steel, modular fabrication, vessels, or industrial construction

Working knowledge of fabrication and field installation means and methods

Understanding of quality-driven and regulated work environments; nuclear experience a plus

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with estimating software preferred

Familiarity with tools such as Procore, Autodesk Build, Navisworks, Tekla Powerfab, Trimble, SolidWorks, SharePoint, Strumis, or similar platforms

Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines

High attention to detail and strong analytical skills

Clear written and verbal communication skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred

5–8 years of experience in industrial construction estimating

Demonstrated experience estimating structural, modular, vessel, or nuclear-related scopes

Exposure to piping or mechanical estimating considered beneficial but not required

Experience supporting hard-bid and negotiated work in fast-paced environments

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 7 AM - 4 PM

Flexibility may be required to meet bid deadlines

Occasional travel for site visits or client meetings

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary: $80,000 – $95,000 DOE

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with employer match after one year

Life insurance and additional fringe benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)