Project Estimator

Trillium Staffing; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Staffing is seeking a Project Estimator in Owensboro, KY. The position offers a competitive salary up to $90K per year based on experience. Candidates should have a background in interpreting design drawings and substantial experience in metal fabrication.

This role involves generating estimates, coordinating with vendors and subcontractors, and ensuring project specifications are met, making strong attention to detail and communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience translating design drawings into a bill of materials.
• 5+ years of experience in metal fabrication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Generate project estimates and bids.
• Interpret customer drawings and specifications.
• Define materials, labor hours, and equipment needs for projects.
• Manage subcontractor scopes and obtain quotes.

Skills

Interpretation of fabrication drawings

Understanding of fabrication methods

Field measurements and verification

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Related associate or bachelor's degree

Job description

Trillium Construction is now a Project Estimator in Owensboro, KY for a direct-hire placement! Our client specializes in custom metal fabrication and they are now hiring an Estimator to work out of their office in Owensboro, KY. This is a direct hire opportunity paying up to $90K depending on experience. The right candidate will have significant experience interpreting customer drawings in order to estimate materials and labor hours required to complete a project. This includes fabrication drawings as well as commercial site and architectural drawings. It is critical for this person to have fabrication experience in order to properly define the necessary materials for the job and the labor hours required to fabricate all assemblies.

Job Duties

• Generate project estimates and bids
• Interpret RFQs, customer drawings, specifications, and design requests to compile a full list of requirements and the project scope
• Use the company estimation process to define the inputs required to complete each proposed project: materials, hardware, labor hours by process step, rented equipment, and internally provided equipment for the field
• Translate the overall fabrication project into the process steps required and determine how many labor hours per process step will be needed to complete the project
• Experience with fabrication is necessary to perform this labor analysis
• Determine if subcontractors will be required, define their scope, and obtain quotes
• Reach out to material vendors to obtain quotes for required materials and hardware
• Assist with ordering materials
• Gather multiple estimates for larger projects
• Define which materials will be purchased from each vendor
• Provide buyer with list and required material delivery dates
• Coordinate with shop manager to align shop schedule and material delivery schedules
• Work with Design Team to ensure project scope and deliverables are understood
• Communicate all customer information to the design team for custom assemblies lacking full drawings
• Collaborate with the field operations manager to plan project scope and milestones for field installation work to ensure timely completion

Core Competencies

• Interpretation of fabrication, structural, mechanical, and general contractor drawings
• Solid understanding of fabrication methods, equipment, and production workflow
• Skill in taking field measurements and verifying information at work sites
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail combined with efficient work practices for quality and efficiency
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, and general office software and computing

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience translating design drawings and commercial drawings into a bill of materials
• 5+ years of experience in metal fabrication, including sheet metal processing, custom fabrication, and welding methods
• Demonstrated skill and efficiency when performing take‑off work from drawings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, and in project portfolio management systems
• High school diploma required; related associate or bachelor’s degree highly preferred

Compensation

Annual salary is $90k/year.

Apply now!

Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.