Industrial Preconstruction Estimator

Industrial Access, Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Industrial Access, Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team in Cumming, GA. The role focuses on developing budgets, preparing bid estimates, and coordinating RFQ-driven proposals for industrial, commercial, and manufacturing projects.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in construction estimating, strong takeoff and budgeting skills, and familiarity with MS Office, Excel, and MS Projects. Travel to client sites may be required, with on-site work at our Cumming office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or related field, or equivalent industrial experience.
• 5+ years' experience estimating construction projects.
• Overnight travel up to 20% for Prebid/site visits.
• Experience with large-scale industrial/mechanical projects including shutdowns, turnaround, outages.
• Experience with conceptual estimating, preconstruction, and hard-bid estimating.
• Knowledge of silos, vessels, scrubber systems, stacks, chimneys, conveyors, chutes, piping, fabrication, and structural repair.

Responsibilities

• Create high-level budgets for proposals including labor, materials, sub-contractors, vendors.
• Develop detailed bid estimates for projects.
• Develop proposals based on RFQ requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs across trades and review plans/specs to understand scope.
• Price multi-craft scopes (e.g., stacks, chimneys, silos, vessels, conveyors).
• Estimate shutdowns, turnaround, and outage work with compressed schedules and downtime costs.
• Update budgets through project lifecycle.
• Solicit subcontractor/vendor quotes; obtain minimum three quotes per scope.
• Manage estimating workflow and bid packages before deadlines.
• Review client scopes and distribute bid packages to vendors/subcontractors.
• Prepare Bid Summaries; review bids with sales/operations; estimate change orders.
• Participate in pre/post-job meetings (travel required).
• Build relationships with key vendors and ensure profit/overhead ratios.

Skills

Estimating

Budgeting

Bid proposals

Takeoffs

MS Office

Excel

Microsoft Projects

CRM systems

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering

Tools

MS Projects

Excel

CRM systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Estimator to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will possess technical knowledge of construction estimating costs associated with various construction projects in the industrial, commercial and manufacturing arena.

• Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Local candidates only. This position requires working on site at our office in Cumming, GA.

Essential Job Functions

• Create high-level budgets for proposals: i.e. labor resources, materials, sub-contractors, vendors.
• Develop detailed bid estimates for projects.
• Develop detailed proposals based on RFQ requirements.
• Conduct quantity takeoffs across all trades and review project plans and specifications to gain a complete understanding of project scope.
• Price multi-craft scopes including, stacks, chimneys, silos and vessels, conveyors, chutes, piping, fabrication, and structural repairs.
• Estimate shutdown, turnaround, and outage work, accounting for compressed schedules, downtime cost, and emergency responses.
• Update budgets as needed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Solicit new subcontractors and vendors for budget and planning purposes.
• Obtain a minimum of three qualified subcontractor/vendor quotes for each scope of work.
• Manage estimating workflow and pipeline to deliver complete estimate packages before bid & proposal deadlines.
• Review client-provided scopes of work and distribute bid packages to vendors and subcontractors as needed.
• Assign or propose profit margins based on current pricing guidelines.
• Prepare a Bid Summary for each estimate.
• Review bids with the sales and operations teams.
• Estimate change orders to support operations.
• Participate in pre-job and post-job meetings (travel required when needed)
• Foster relationships with key vendors.
• Ensure profit and overhead ratios are met.
• Update, modify, and utilize internal pricing tools.
• Identify and appropriately mitigate risk.
• The ability to perform takeoffs from drawings, piping and RFQs a plus.

Successful Candidates Will Demonstrate The Following Characteristics

• Propensity towards mathematics.
• Ability to quickly analyze, interpret, and compare detailed and often inadequately defined information.
• Ability to make reliable and accurate conclusions based on the information gathered.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable presenting verbally and in writing in a manner relevant to the audience.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple bids simultaneously under deadlines.
• Understanding of the construction industry, best practices, and knowledge of major business players in the community a plus.
• Understanding of public and private bidding practices.

Required Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) in construction, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Must have at least 5 years' experience estimating construction projects
• Overnight travel is estimated to be up to 20% for Prebid and site visits.
• Experience with large-scale industrial and mechanical projects, including shutdowns, turnaround, and outage work.
• Experience with conceptual estimating, preconstruction, and hard-bid estimating.
• Working knowledge of silos, vessels, scrubber systems, stacks, chimneys, conveyors, chutes, piping, fabrication, and structural mechanical repair.
• Familiarity with applicable codes and standards, including MSHA, OSHA, AWS, ASME, and NBBI.
• Advanced knowledge of software such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Projects, Excel, CRMs.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time salaried position with significant commission opportunity. The starting salary range is $60,000 - $70,000 per year with total compensation (base + commission) averaging $80,000 - $120,000+.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Holiday Pay

Work in a modern, upgraded office INCLUDING daily breakfast and lunch prepared by our executive chef!

About Us

• Industrial Access focuses mainly on structures at height (chimneys, stacks, ducts, etc.).
• IA Mechanical focuses on work at ground level (plant maintenance, silos, chutes, conveyors, coal yards).
• Bulk Material division focuses on silo cleanouts and material flow issues in confined-space environments.

With industry experience in Power Generation, Pulp & Paper, Steel & Metals Manufacturing, Food & Beverage Cement & Lime, Hospitals & Universities. Working at Industrial Access offers exposure to a wide variety of projects and a unique opportunity to develop your career.

Why Work Here?

Opportunity for growth within the company. Hardworking environment and family oriented. We have a dynamic team of experienced, professional, and innovative experts who believe in pushing the limits in order to exceed our customers’ expectations. We have a devoted workforce that ensures we always keep business deadlines focused and quality at the forefront.