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 calculate costs for materials, labor, equipment, and services. You will travel to client locations, interpret drawings, and produce precise quotations for diverse industrial projects.

Responsibilities include breaking down bids, feeding details into ERP systems, and leading kickoff meetings to ensure project success. The role demands strong math, communication, and teamwork within a fabrication and installation

Qualifications

• Two years post-high school training and five years in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of industrial maintenance, rigging, piping, safe access, structural steel, machine installation, and industrial ducting.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings and material specifications.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs for materials, labor, equipment, and services for industrial projects.
• Travel to diverse client locations to assess project scope and build relationships.
• Analyze and interpret drawings and specifications to translate requirements into quotations.
• Prepare clear, accurate quotations and communicate proposals to prospects and clients.
• Break down bids into actionable project plans and feed details into ERP systems.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and ensure all details are understood and risks addressed.

Skills

Estimating

Reading drawings

Cost analysis

ERP systems

Communication

Education

Associate degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

ERP software

Job description

Estimator - Industrial Mechanical

GSM Industrial Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

About this position

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? Become part of our forward-thinking team!