Junior Project Estimator - Industrial Construction

Koch Specialty Plant Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Koch Specialty Plant Services (KSPS), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Project Estimator to join our team in Houston/Baton Rouge/Tulsa. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on industrial construction estimating through training and mentorship.

You will support cost and schedule development across vessels, towers, drums, and related equipment while working with experienced estimators, sales, engineering, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Experience using Excel and other Microsoft Office tools for data entry, calculations, or organization.
• Experience applying math or analytical skills to support decisions, such as pricing, inventory, ordering.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without 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 project scope, site conditions, and constraints.
• 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

Data analysis

Travel readiness

Legal work authorization

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 in Houston/Baton Rouge/Tulsa. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on industrial construction estimating through training and mentorship.

You will support cost and schedule development across vessels, towers, drums, and related equipment while working with experienced estimators, sales, engineering, and operations teams.