I&E Estimator

UPS Industrial Services, LLC.; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS Industrial Services, LLC. is seeking an experienced Industrial I&E Estimator to develop accurate and competitive cost estimates for electrical and instrumentation projects.

You will analyze drawings, specifications, and labor requirements for capital projects, maintenance, shutdowns, and construction activities, coordinating with PMs, engineers, procurement, and operations. The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, proficiency with Excel and estimating platforms, and strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of industrial electrical and instrumentation experience.
• Minimum 3 years of estimating experience in industrial construction, maintenance, or turnaround environments.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, and automation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, and construction specifications.
• Experience developing labor-hour and material cost estimates.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete electrical and instrumentation cost estimates for industrial construction, maintenance, turnaround, and capital projects.
• Review client requests for proposals (RFPs), RFQs, specifications, scope documents, drawings, and bid packages.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from electrical and instrumentation drawings, P&IDs, one-line diagrams, and construction documents.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Analyze project risks, opportunities, and scope gaps to ensure comprehensive pricing.
• Build detailed estimate summaries, bid tabs, and proposal documentation.
• Participate in scope clarification meetings, pre-bid conferences, and site visits.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, procurement, and project management teams during estimate development.
• Develop and maintain estimating databases, labor productivity factors, and historical cost records.
• Prepare change order estimates and support project cost forecasting as required.
• Review completed projects to compare actual costs against estimates and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support proposal preparation and management presentations.

Skills

Industrial estimating

Electrical knowledge

P&ID reading

Excel proficiency

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Technology, or related field

Tools

Accubid

InEight

HeavyBid

HCSS

Sage Estimating

Excel

Job description

UPS Industrial is looking for Industrial Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Estimators to join our safety conscious team! The I&E Estimator is responsible for developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for industrial electrical and instrumentation projects. This role analyzes project specifications, drawings, scope documents, and labor requirements to prepare detailed estimates for capital projects, maintenance contracts, shutdowns, turnarounds, and construction activities. The I&E Estimator collaborates with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and operations personnel to ensure estimates align with client requirements and company objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare complete electrical and instrumentation cost estimates for industrial construction, maintenance, turnaround, and capital projects.
• Review client requests for proposals (RFPs), RFQs, specifications, scope documents, drawings, and bid packages.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from electrical and instrumentation drawings, P&IDs, one-line diagrams, and construction documents.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Analyze project risks, opportunities, and scope gaps to ensure comprehensive pricing.
• Build detailed estimate summaries, bid tabs, and proposal documentation.
• Participate in scope clarification meetings, pre-bid conferences, and site visits.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, procurement, and project management teams during estimate development.
• Develop and maintain estimating databases, labor productivity factors, and historical cost records.
• Prepare change order estimates and support project cost forecasting as required.
• Review completed projects to compare actual costs against estimates and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support proposal preparation and management presentations.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical and instrumentation experience.
• Minimum 3 years of estimating experience in industrial construction, maintenance, or turnaround environments.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, and automation.
• Ability to read and interpret:
• Electrical drawings
• P&IDs
• Construction specifications
• Experience developing labor-hour and material cost estimates.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience estimating projects in oil & gas, petrochemical, refining, chemical, power generation, LNG, pulp & paper, mining, or manufacturing facilities.
• Knowledge of NEC, ISA, NFPA, and applicable industry standards.
• Experience with estimating platforms such as Accubid, InEight, HeavyBid, HCSS, Sage Estimating, or similar software.
• Field construction background in industrial electrical and instrumentation work.
• Experience with EPC, EPCM, and self-perform construction projects.

Technical Knowledge

• Motor control centers (MCCs)
• Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Instrument installation and calibration
• PLC and DCS systems
• Cable tray systems
• Underground and aboveground conduit systems
• Heat tracing systems
• Fiber optic and communication systems
• Turnaround and shutdown project execution
• Cost analysis and forecasting
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Team collaboration
• Strategic thinking
• Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously

Physical Requirements

• Ability to visit active industrial construction and operating facilities.
• Ability to walk jobsites and access various project locations.
• Occasional travel to project and client sites.

This position operates in a professional office setting with periodic visits to industrial facilities, construction sites, refineries, manufacturing plants, and other heavy industrial environments. Appropriate PPE may be required during site visits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UPS Industrial Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an inclusive employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.