Junior Industrial Project Estimator

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Koch Specialty Plant Services (KSPS), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking 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.

You will support the development of project estimates and schedules across a variety of industrial construction scopes, including vessels, towers, drums, and related equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience using Excel for data entry, calculations, or organization.
• Ability to apply math or analytical skills to support decisions (pricing, inventory, ordering).
• Willingness to travel up to 25% based on business needs.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Participate in site walks with experienced team members to learn project scope and site constraints.
• Support development of project estimates and schedules for customer proposals under guidance from senior estimators.
• Assist gathering information, quantities, and documentation for estimates.
• Learn to obtain and review subcontractor quotes for inclusion in estimates.
• Collaborate with sales, project management, engineering, and operations to understand planning and execution needs.
• Support post-award project planning activities, including schedule updates and resource loading.

Skills

Excel experience

Analytical skills

Travel up to 25%

Driver's license

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

Koch Specialty Plant Services (KSPS), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking 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.

You will support the development of project estimates and schedules across a variety of industrial construction scopes, including vessels, towers, drums, and related equipment.