Industrial Estimator Lead — Projects & Proposals

PALA Interstate; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PALA Interstate, LLC in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Senior Estimator to develop comprehensive project estimates and coordinate pricing with vendors and subcontractors. The role requires reviewing drawings, bid documents, and project requirements, and leading estimates from initial review through final proposal.

The ideal candidate will have strong industrial construction experience, read drawings, develop pricing for labor, materials, and subcontractors, and mentor junior staff while helping shape

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of estimating, project management, field, or related industrial construction experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of industrial construction means and methods.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Experience developing labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Strong Excel and estimating software skills.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Experience with mechanical, piping, civil, structural steel, tanks, fabrication, or general industrial construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements.
• Prepare detailed labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates.
• Perform and review quantity takeoffs.
• Develop and issue RFQs to vendors and subcontractors.
• Review vendor and subcontractor proposals for scope and completeness.
• Identify scope gaps, project risks, constructability concerns, and schedule impacts.
• Plan and manage assigned estimates through completion.
• Prepare estimates for internal review and clearly explain pricing assumptions and risks.
• Assist with proposal preparation and final bid submissions.
• Participate in project turnover meetings for awarded work.
• Support and mentor less experienced estimators when needed.
• Use historical information and lessons learned to improve future estimates.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Leadership

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

PALA Interstate, LLC in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Senior Estimator to develop comprehensive project estimates and coordinate pricing with vendors and subcontractors. The role requires reviewing drawings, bid documents, and project requirements, and leading estimates from initial review through final proposal.

The ideal candidate will have strong industrial construction experience, read drawings, develop pricing for labor, materials, and subcontractors, and mentor junior staff while helping shape