Lead Industrial Estimator – Proposals & Budgets

PALA Interstate, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PALA Interstate, LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Senior Estimator to develop complete and accurate estimates, review project documents, coordinate pricing, and lead proposals from initial review through final bid.

The candidate will have strong industrial construction experience, be able to manage multiple estimates, and communicate clearly with estimating, operations, vendors, and clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of estimating, project management, field, or related industrial construction experience.
• Strong understanding of industrial construction means and methods.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Experience developing labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Strong Excel and estimating software skills.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Experience with mechanical, piping, civil, structural steel, tanks, fabrication, or general industrial construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements.
• Prepare detailed labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates.
• Perform and review quantity takeoffs.
• Develop and issue RFQs to vendors and subcontractors.
• Review vendor and subcontractor proposals for scope and completeness.
• Identify scope gaps, project risks, constructability concerns, and schedule impacts.
• Plan and manage assigned estimates through completion.
• Prepare estimates for internal review and clearly explain pricing assumptions and risks.
• Assist with proposal preparation and final bid submissions.
• Participate in project turnover meetings for awarded work.
• Support and mentor less experienced estimators when needed.
• Use historical information and lessons learned to improve future estimates.

Skills

Excel

Estimating software

Minimum 7 years experience

Reading drawings and specs

Pricing labor/materials/subcontractors

Organizational & communication skills

Multi-deadline management

Industrial construction knowledge

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

PALA Interstate, LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Senior Estimator to develop complete and accurate estimates, review project documents, coordinate pricing, and lead proposals from initial review through final bid.

The candidate will have strong industrial construction experience, be able to manage multiple estimates, and communicate clearly with estimating, operations, vendors, and clients.