Estimator - Industrial Mechanical

GSM Industrial; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GSM Industrial is seeking a dynamic Industrial Mechanical Estimator to join our team in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will analyze project requirements, collaborate with professionals, and produce precise quotations to exceed client expectations.

With a requirement of at least two years of post-high-school training plus five years of relevant experience, we welcome candidates skilled in technical drawing interpretation and proficient in sheet metal and steel fabrication.

If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, apply now!

Qualifications

• At least two years of post-high-school training and five years in a related field.
• Proficiency in sheet metal and steel fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Calculate precise costs for materials, labor, and equipment.
• Travel to client locations and build relationships.
• Analyze drawings and specifications for project solutions.
• Produce clear quotations and project plans.
• Lead project kickoff meetings.

Skills

Industrial maintenance knowledge

Mathematical skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Post-high school training

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? Apply now and become part of our forward‑thinking team!