Estimator - Industrial Mechanical

Gsm-Industrial; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GSMI is seeking an Estimator - Industrial Mechanical in Lancaster, PA. You will calculate costs for materials, labor, equipment, and services, travel to client sites, and interpret drawings to create precise quotations. You’ll feed our ERP with project details and lead kickoff discussions to align on scope and challenges.

The role requires strong knowledge of industrial maintenance, piping, rigging, and fabrication, plus solid math and communication skills for cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Two years post-high school training and five years in a related field or equivalent education/experience.
• Thorough knowledge of industrial maintenance, rigging, piping, safe access, structural steel, machine installation, and industrial ducting.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and material specifications.
• Strong intermediate mathematical and computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Calculate precise costs for materials, labor, equipment, and contract services.
• Travel to client locations to uncover project scopes and build relationships.
• Analyze and interpret drawings and specifications for accurate estimates.
• Collaborate with GSMI to produce clear quotations and communicate with prospects.
• Break down bids into actionable project plans and feed ERP with details.
• Lead project kickoff meetings to align on scope and challenges.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Rigging

Piping

Reading drawings

Math skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Post-high school training

Related field experience

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!

• 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?