Estimator - Industrial Mechanical

Gsm-Industrial; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GSMI in Lancaster, PA is seeking an Estimator for Industrial Mechanical to shape project costs across materials, labor, and equipment. You will travel to client sites to gather scope, interpret drawings, and prepare precise quotations for diverse industrial projects.

The role requires a strong background in industrial maintenance, piping, ducting, and fabrication, with solid math and computer skills, and the ability to collaborate with teams to drive successful bids.

Qualifications

• At least two years of post-high school training and five years in a related field.
• Thorough knowledge of industrial maintenance, rigging, piping, safe access, structural steel, machine installation, and industrial ducting.
• Proficiency in sheet metal and steel fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and material specifications with ease.
• Strong intermediate mathematical and computer skills.
• Logical thinking, problem-solving, and solution-oriented approach.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to present ideas.
• Excellent interpersonal and decision-making abilities and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Calculate precise costs for materials, labor, equipment, and contract services.
• Travel to diverse client locations to uncover project scopes.
• Analyze and interpret drawings and specifications to craft quotations.
• Produce clear, accurate quotations and communicate effectively with prospects and clients.
• Break down bids into actionable project plans and feed ERP with required details.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and coordinate with team to address challenges.

Skills

Reading drawings

Math skills

Computer skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Post-high school training + 5 years related experience

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Job description

Estimator - Industrial Mechanical

GSM Industrial Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

About this position

Description: Shape the Future with GSMI: Become Our Next Industrial Mechanical Estimator!

Are you ready to turn your expertise into impact? GSMI is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Estimator to join our Industrial Mechanical team. This is your opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, participate in ground-breaking projects, and help drive innovation in installation and fabrication. Bring your talent to GSMI, where your skills are celebrated and your career can thrive!

• Play a pivotal role in delivering successful projects by calculating precise costs for materials, labor, equipment, and contract services, ensuring outcomes that exceed both company and customer expectations.
• Travel to diverse client locations, uncover project scopes firsthand, and build lasting relationships with customers.
• Analyze and interpret drawings and specifications, transforming technical requirements into creative solutions.
• Collaborate with passionate professionals at GSMI to produce clear, accurate quotations and communicate compellingly with prospects and clients.
• Break down bids and quotations into actionable project plans, fueling our ERP system with the details that make projects run smoothly.
• Lead project kickoff meetings, ensuring every detail is understood and every challenge is met with confidence.

Estimating knowledge encompasses a wide range of areas, including machinery relocation and installation, onsite welding, plant maintenance and millwright services, rigging services, and piping systems. It also covers design services, structural steel work, industrial ducting, and the installation of pollution control systems. Additional expertise involves OEM installations, turn-key projects, general fabrication knowledge, and the ability to accurately estimate across these diverse fields.

Requirements

• At least two years of post-high school training and five years in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of industrial maintenance, rigging, piping, safe access, structural steel, machine installation, and industrial ducting.
• Proficiency in sheet metal and steel fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and material specifications with ease.
• Strong intermediate mathematical and computer skills.
• Logical thinking, problem-solving prowess, and solution-oriented approach.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to present your ideas.
• Excellent interpersonal and decision-making abilities, ready to collaborate and innovate.
• Engage in stimulating projects at job sites and work in a supportive office environment.

At GSMI, we believe in empowering our team. We provide equal employment opportunities and foster a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where diversity and inclusion are more than just policies—they are the foundation of our culture. Here, your contributions matter, your growth is encouraged, and your success is recognized.

Ready to embark on a rewarding career that challenges you, inspires you, and gives you the chance to make a real difference?