Estimator - Industrial Mechanical

GSM Industrial; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GSMI in Lancaster, PA, is seeking an experienced Industrial Mechanical Estimator to join our team. You will turn complex drawings into accurate cost estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and services, supporting on-site installation and fabrication efforts.

The role involves travel to client sites, interpretation of specs, and delivering clear quotations. You will collaborate with engineers and project teams to break down bids and help drive successful, on-time project execution.

Qualifications

• Requires 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.
• Strong intermediate mathematical and computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with the confidence to present ideas.
• Interpersonal and decision-making abilities with collaboration and initiative.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Steel fabrication

Drawings interpretation

Mathematical ability

Computer skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-high school training and related field experience

Job 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?