Inside Project Estimator & Project Management Support

Andronaco Industries; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) matching

Paid time off and paid holidays

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Diamond Fiberglass in Victoria, Texas, is seeking a Project Estimator & Project Management Support to assist Sales and PM by preparing estimates, managing bid packages, and coordinating day-to-day project activities. This role helps Project Managers focus more on customers, sales, and on-time delivery.

The position requires analyzing requirements, developing costs, coordinating inputs across departments, and maintaining documentation, with growth opportunities through advanced Excel skills and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting industrial estimating, sales, construction, or project management activities.
• Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail.
• Analytical and critical-thinking with a process-driven approach.
• Self-motivation, reliability, sound judgment, and a results-focused mindset.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Review project requirements: analyze specifications, drawings, RFQs, and other bid documents; prepare accurate takeoffs; identify exceptions or clarifications.
• Develop estimates: use estimating program to calculate shop labor, materials, third-party buyout costs, equipment costs, schedules, and total fabricated-equipment costs, including bid alternatives.
• Coordinate estimate inputs: work with Sales, Engineering, Management, and other teams to validate assumptions and deliver accurate, timely estimates.
• Improve estimating practices: identify opportunities to strengthen pricing models and deepen knowledge of fiberglass fabrication methods.
• Prepare project documentation: compile bid packages, submittals, QA records, photographs, and other project-specific documents.
• Coordinate project execution: work across departments to support projects from award through completion.
• Assist with change order management: help Sales evaluate whether change orders are required for active projects.
• Maintain customer portals: compile and upload required documents to customer portals.
• Provide project administration: assist with pre-production cost and labor-hour analysis, AR follow-up, shipping coordination, and other tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Reliability

Lifts up to 50 pounds

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PDF tools

CRM (Quickbase, Salesforce)

Job description

About Diamond Fiberglass

Based in Victoria, Texas, Diamond Fiberglass manufactures custom fiberglass storage tanks and piping and provides field services for customers across a wide range of industries. We are a professional, customer-focused organization guided by core values that help us build a strong team and deliver high-quality products and service.

Why Join Our Team

• Professional, collaborative, and relaxed work environment
• Opportunities for growth and on-the-job training
• Competitive compensation and benefits for eligible full-time employees
• A team-oriented culture focused on quality, accountability, and results

Position Overview

This position supports the Sales and Project Management teams by preparing estimates and bid packages, maintaining project documentation, and coordinating day-to-day project activities. By taking ownership of these responsibilities, the Project Estimator & Project Management Support specialist helps Project Managers devote more time to customers, sales, and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Review project requirements: Analyze specifications, drawings, requests for quotation, and other bid documents; prepare accurate takeoffs; and identify exceptions or clarifications.
• Develop estimates: Use the estimating program to calculate shop labor, materials, third-party buyout costs, related equipment costs, schedules, and total fabricated-equipment costs, including alternatives to base bids.
• Coordinate estimate inputs: Work with Sales, Engineering, Management, and other teams to validate assumptions and deliver accurate, timely estimates.
• Improve estimating practices: Identify opportunities to strengthen pricing models and deepen knowledge of industry specifications and fiberglass fabrication methods.
• Prepare project documentation: Compile bid packages, submittals, quality assurance records, photographs, and other project-specific documents.
• Coordinate project execution: Work across departments to support projects from award through completion.
• Assist with change order management: Help Sales evaluate whether change orders are required for active projects.
• Maintain customer portals: Compile and upload required documents to customer-specific web portals.
• Provide project administration: Assist with pre-production cost and labor-hour analysis, accounts receivable follow-up, shipping coordination, and other assigned project management tasks.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Experience supporting industrial estimating, sales, construction, or project management activities
• Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail
• Analytical and critical-thinking skills, with a process-driven approach to work
• Self-motivation, reliability, sound judgment, and a results-focused mindset
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, PDF tools, web-based systems, and CRM platforms such as Quickbase and Salesforce
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate or bachelor’s degree
• Experience in business, sales, project estimating, sales engineering, accounting, or construction project management
• Advanced Excel skills

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary of $50,000–$65,000, based on experience
• Bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Schedule and Location

• Full-time, in-person position in Victoria, Texas
• Minimum 40-hour workweek, with additional hours as project needs require