Industrial Project Estimator — Early Career, Hands-on Learning

Koch Specialty Plant Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Specialty Plant Services (KSPS), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, seeks a Project Estimator to join our team. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to learn industrial construction estimating through hands‑on experience, training, and mentorship.

Based in Houston, TX or other KSPS offices, you will support the development of project estimates and schedules across vessels, towers, drums, and related equipment, learning how scope, cost, and schedules come

Qualifications

• Experience using Excel and other Microsoft office tools for basic data entry, calculations, or organization.
• Experience applying math or analytical skills to support decisions, such as pricing, inventory, ordering, or comparisons.
• Ability to travel up to 25% based on business needs
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Valid U.S. driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Participate in site job walks with experienced team members to learn how project scope, site conditions, and constraints are identified
• Support the development of project estimates and schedules for customer proposals under guidance from senior estimators
• Assist with gathering information, quantities, and documentation needed for estimates
• Learn how to obtain and review subcontractor quotes for inclusion in project estimates
• Collaborate with sales, project management, engineering, and operations teams to understand project planning and execution needs
• Support post-award project planning activities, including schedule updates and resource-loading support
• Access elevated work areas, including climbing ladders and scaffolds, to help assess work scope as needed
• Travel up to 25% based on business needs

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

Koch Specialty Plant Services (KSPS), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, seeks a Project Estimator to join our team. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to learn industrial construction estimating through hands‑on experience, training, and mentorship.

Based in Houston, TX or other KSPS offices, you will support the development of project estimates and schedules across vessels, towers, drums, and related equipment, learning how scope, cost, and schedules come