Industrial I&E Estimator: Precision Cost Lead

UPS Industrial Services, LLC.; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS Industrial Services, LLC. is seeking an experienced Industrial I&E Estimator to develop accurate and competitive cost estimates for electrical and instrumentation projects.

You will analyze drawings, specifications, and labor requirements for capital projects, maintenance, shutdowns, and construction activities, coordinating with PMs, engineers, procurement, and operations. The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, proficiency with Excel and estimating platforms, and strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of industrial electrical and instrumentation experience.
• Minimum 3 years of estimating experience in industrial construction, maintenance, or turnaround environments.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, and automation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, and construction specifications.
• Experience developing labor-hour and material cost estimates.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete electrical and instrumentation cost estimates for industrial construction, maintenance, turnaround, and capital projects.
• Review client requests for proposals (RFPs), RFQs, specifications, scope documents, drawings, and bid packages.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from electrical and instrumentation drawings, P&IDs, one-line diagrams, and construction documents.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Analyze project risks, opportunities, and scope gaps to ensure comprehensive pricing.
• Build detailed estimate summaries, bid tabs, and proposal documentation.
• Participate in scope clarification meetings, pre-bid conferences, and site visits.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, procurement, and project management teams during estimate development.
• Develop and maintain estimating databases, labor productivity factors, and historical cost records.
• Prepare change order estimates and support project cost forecasting as required.
• Review completed projects to compare actual costs against estimates and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support proposal preparation and management presentations.

Skills

Industrial estimating

Electrical knowledge

P&ID reading

Excel proficiency

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Technology, or related field

Tools

Accubid

InEight

HeavyBid

HCSS

Sage Estimating

Excel

Job description

UPS Industrial Services, LLC. is seeking an experienced Industrial I&E Estimator to develop accurate and competitive cost estimates for electrical and instrumentation projects.

You will analyze drawings, specifications, and labor requirements for capital projects, maintenance, shutdowns, and construction activities, coordinating with PMs, engineers, procurement, and operations. The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, proficiency with Excel and estimating platforms, and strong