Industrial Estimator: Proposals, Costs & Strategy

Core Industrial Maintenance LLC; Dora (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Industrial Maintenance LLC is seeking an Estimator to develop accurate, competitive, and profitable estimates for industrial construction, maintenance, mechanical, fabrication, and field-service projects.

This role reviews customer requirements, drawings, specs, and scopes of work; develops labor and material takeoffs; obtains vendor pricing; and prepares complete project estimates and proposals, coordinating with Account Managers and Project Management to reflect scope and executable plans.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in industrial construction, mechanical construction, fabrication, maintenance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of industrial construction methods and field execution.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, P&IDs, structural drawings, and other technical documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail.

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 in the marketplace.
• 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

Industrial estimating

Reading drawings

Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independence

Tools

Bluebeam

HeavyBid

HCSS

Sage

Job description

Core Industrial Maintenance LLC is seeking an Estimator to develop accurate, competitive, and profitable estimates for industrial construction, maintenance, mechanical, fabrication, and field-service projects.

This role reviews customer requirements, drawings, specs, and scopes of work; develops labor and material takeoffs; obtains vendor pricing; and prepares complete project estimates and proposals, coordinating with Account Managers and Project Management to reflect scope and executable plans.