Industrial Construction Estimator — Budgets, Bids & Scope

ICM Inc; Colwich (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ICM Inc. is seeking an Estimator to support the Project Management Team. The Estimator will evaluate opportunities, prioritize them, and work with internal and external resources to develop detailed estimates for industrial construction projects.

The role requires collaboration with Commercial, Project Management, and Engineering divisions, as well as with manufacturers and suppliers to gather ROM pricing and RFQs. Travel of up to 10% may be necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor degree in Construction Science Management or Engineering discipline preferred.
• 2–5 years estimating, project management or field experience required.
• Industrial Construction experience preferred.
• Microsoft Excel experience required.
• Microsoft Word experience preferred.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Strong analytical, pragmatic and organizational skills.
• Travel: 10% or as needed.

Responsibilities

• Understand project scope and deliverables for schedule and pricing.
• Attend development meetings to clarify scope and gather hours.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation scopes.
• Build comprehensive project estimates including direct and indirect costs across CSI divisions.
• Solicit, evaluate, and compare vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare labor productivity calculations and manpower forecasts.
• Identify risks, contingencies, and escalation factors.
• Participate in bid reviews and estimate presentations.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Construction Science Management or Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

ICM Inc. is seeking an Estimator to support the Project Management Team. The Estimator will evaluate opportunities, prioritize them, and work with internal and external resources to develop detailed estimates for industrial construction projects.

The role requires collaboration with Commercial, Project Management, and Engineering divisions, as well as with manufacturers and suppliers to gather ROM pricing and RFQs. Travel of up to 10% may be necessary.