Industrial Field Estimator & PM — Own Projects End-to-End

GSM Industrial; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% match

Company vehicle

Personal cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

GSM Industrial is seeking an experienced Industrial Field Estimator / Project Manager to own cradle-to-grave industrial projects, from initial conversations through execution and completion.

The role blends estimating with field execution across piping, rigging, machinery installation, and structural steel, requiring hands-on problem solving and strong customer relationships. Hybrid work with site time.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating work in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to determine labor, material, equipment, and installation requirements for industrial projects.
• Experience reading and interpreting project drawings and specifications, even when formal drawings are limited.
• Experience carrying projects beyond the estimate into execution.
• Strong problem-solving skills and practical field judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for industrial projects, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Evaluate project requirements from drawings, specifications, site conditions, and direct customer conversations.
• Estimate industrial piping, rigging, machinery installation, structural steel, maintenance, and related industrial work.
• Build scopes and proposals even when complete engineered drawings are not available.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project kickoff activities after work is awarded.
• Procure and coordinate required project materials.
• Coordinate activities between field crews, shop operations, shipping, customers, and other project stakeholders.
• Support onsite project execution and resolve issues as they arise.
• Manage project documentation, RFIs, proposals, and related communication.
• Monitor project costs and overall financial performance.
• Support safety and quality expectations throughout project execution.
• Remain accountable for projects from the initial estimate through final completion.

Skills

Industrial estimating

Piping estimation

Rigging experience

Customer communication

Project coordination

Excel proficiency

Tools

ERP systems

Project management software

Job description

GSM Industrial is seeking an experienced Industrial Field Estimator / Project Manager to own cradle-to-grave industrial projects, from initial conversations through execution and completion.

The role blends estimating with field execution across piping, rigging, machinery installation, and structural steel, requiring hands-on problem solving and strong customer relationships. Hybrid work with site time.