Senior Industrial Estimator — Lead & Deliver Projects

Aspenational; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PALA Interstate, LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Senior Estimator to develop complete and accurate estimates for industrial construction projects, review drawings and bid documents, and coordinate pricing with vendors and subcontractors. The role requires independent work, handling multiple estimates, and clear communication with estimating, operations, project management, vendors, and clients.

Experience in mechanical, piping, civil, structural steel, tanks, fabrication is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of estimating, project management, or related industrial construction experience.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Experience developing labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Strong Excel and estimating software skills.

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

Estimating experience

Industrial construction

Communication skills

Leadership/mentoring

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

PALA Interstate, LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Senior Estimator to develop complete and accurate estimates for industrial construction projects, review drawings and bid documents, and coordinate pricing with vendors and subcontractors. The role requires independent work, handling multiple estimates, and clear communication with estimating, operations, project management, vendors, and clients.

Experience in mechanical, piping, civil, structural steel, tanks, fabrication is preferred.