Project Estimator

PSC Crane & Rigging; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Ongoing learning and development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

PSC Crane & Rigging, located in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a General Rigging Estimator to lead the estimation process for millwright and rigging projects. The successful candidate will possess strong numerical and analytical skills and will work in partnership with Sales and Operations to deliver accurate estimates. A commitment to safety and an ability to adapt to client needs are essential. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical, analytical, and spreadsheet skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Estimate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Champion safety by identifying hazards early.
• Build accurate estimates and support project execution.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Multitasking skills

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

PSC Crane & Rigging is a 4 th generation, family-owned company specializing in safe, expert crane, rigging, and heavy lift solutions and projects. We partner with clients across multiple industries to plan and execute complex projects with a relentless focus on safety, communication, and doing things right the first time.

The Opportunity

As a General Rigging Estimator, you will estimate labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and related costs for self-performed millwright and rigging projects of varying size and complexity. You’ll work closely with Sales/Business Development and Operations to understand customer needs, build accurate estimates, and support safe, successful project execution.

What You’ll Do

Lead Safe & Practical Planning

• Champion safety by identifying hazards early and incorporating safe execution into every estimate
• Partner with EHS, Operations, and Project Managers during pre-job planning to ensure practical, field-ready solutions
• Support PSC’s safety culture by ensuring estimates reflect real-world conditions, not assumptions
• Own the estimating process from initial inquiry through final proposal
• Review scope, drawings, site conditions, and customer requirements to build accurate labor, equipment, and material costs
• Reverse-plan complex rigging and millwright activities to establish realistic manpower, durations, and equipment needs
• Build contingencies into estimates for risk, technical challenges, and schedule pressures
• Solicit pricing from subcontractors, vendors, and equipment suppliers; evaluate and incorporate into estimates
• Prepare detailed proposals and cost breakdowns aligned with PSC standards
• Maintain organized estimate files, revisions, assumptions, notes, and supporting documentation
• Assist Sales and Project Management with cost updates, budget forecasts, and value-engineering options
• Serve as a key technical resource for Sales/Business Development during client conversations
• Participate in site visits, pre-bid meetings, and job walks to clarify scope and gather cost-critical details
• Provide timely, complete estimates that strengthen client confidence and improve PSC’s win rate
• Communicate scope, assumptions, and constraints clearly to internal and external stakeholders

Coordinate Internally Across PSC

• Work closely with Project Managers on handoffs, budgets, and scope alignment
• Collaborate with Operations/Dispatch on manpower, equipment planning, and schedule feasibility
• Partner with Finance to support forecasting, cost tracking, and review of estimate performance
• Keep senior management informed of major opportunities, risks, and high-value bids

What You Bring

• Strong numerical, analytical, and spreadsheet skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including technical writing)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strategic problem-solver with the ability to think ahead and anticipate challenges
• Strong planning, reverse‑planning, scheduling, and multitasking skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, bids, and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing scopes, schedules, and customer needs
• Effective at building relationships and negotiating with clients, vendors, and subcontractors
• Ability to work effectively with leadership, peers, field teams, and client stakeholders

Education

·Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field; equivalent industry experience will be strongly considered

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial construction (rigging, millwright, or related field preferred)
• Experience reading and interpreting technical plans, drawings, and specifications
• Experience developing and tracking project budgets and/or estimates
• Experience in industrial sales or customer-facing project roles is a plus

You’ll Succeed Here If You:

• Think like an owner and feel accountable for the full project lifecycle from first bid to final handoff
• Are proactive, spotting risks and opportunities early and driving clear solutions
• Build trust quickly with project managers, superintendents, operators, riggers, and client reps both in the office and in the field
• Understand how estimates translate to real-world execution, balancing safety, productivity, and cost with practical judgment
• Stay composed and adaptable when scopes shift, deadlines tighten, or client needs change

Why Work at PSC Crane & Rigging?

• Opportunity to work on diverse and complex industrial and rigging projects
• Strong safety culture and commitment to “doing it right” for our people and our clients
• Grow your career in estimating with ongoing learning and development
• Collaborative, team‑oriented environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package (health, retirement, PTO, etc.)
• Help shape how PSC delivers projects for some of the most respected names in industry

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like the right next step for you, please apply via LinkedIn or send your resume to [e-mail]