Estimator - Industrial Mechanical

Gsm-Industrial; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

GSM Industrial in Lancaster, PA is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Industrial Mechanical team. You will evaluate project scopes, calculate costs for materials, labor, equipment, and services, and prepare precise quotations.

Travel to client sites, read drawings and specs, and translate requirements into actionable bids. You will lead kickoff discussions and collaborate with project teams to ensure bids reflect reality.

Qualifications

• Able to perform precise cost calculations for materials, labor and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong mathematical and computer skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for quotations and client interactions.
• Collaborative mindset to work with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Calculate costs for materials, labor, equipment and services.
• Travel to client locations to review scopes and gather data.
• Read drawings and specifications to translate requirements into bids.
• Prepare clear, accurate quotations for prospects and clients.
• Break down bids into actionable project plans and feed ERP with data.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and coordinate with teams to address challenges.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Technical reading

Education

Post-high school training + related field experience

Tools

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!