Industrial Estimator: Precise Bids & Profitable Proposals

Coremaintenance; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Coremaintenance is seeking an Estimator to develop accurate, competitive estimates for industrial construction, maintenance, fabrication, and field-service projects. You will review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and site conditions to produce labor, material, and subcontractor takeoffs and complete proposals.

The Estimator will collaborate with Account Managers, Project Management, Operations, Field Supervision, and customers to ensure estimates reflect the scope and our ability to

Qualifications

• 3+ years estimating experience in industrial construction or related field.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and other technical documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with pricing methods such as T&M, unit-price, lump-sum.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, drawings, customer scopes, bid documents, and other project information.
• Develop detailed labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other project cost estimates.
• Perform accurate quantity and material takeoffs.
• Develop labor-hour estimates based on project scope, crew composition, productivity, and site conditions.
• Establish appropriate equipment and tooling requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify project-specific requirements, exclusions, assumptions, and potential cost impacts.
• Develop pricing that meets Company margin objectives while remaining competitive.
• Prepare professional proposals, bid forms, scopes of work, and supporting documentation.
• Review completed estimates for accuracy and completeness before submission.
• Maintain estimating documentation and supporting backup for all major bids.
• Participate in bid reviews and estimate turnover meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical ability

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Bid management

Tools

Bluebeam

HeavyBid

HCSS

Sage

Job description

Coremaintenance is seeking an Estimator to develop accurate, competitive estimates for industrial construction, maintenance, fabrication, and field-service projects. You will review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and site conditions to produce labor, material, and subcontractor takeoffs and complete proposals.

The Estimator will collaborate with Account Managers, Project Management, Operations, Field Supervision, and customers to ensure estimates reflect the scope and our ability to