Tank Estimator

US Fusion; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PALA Group, Inc. is seeking an estimator to prepare cost estimates and schedules for construction projects. The role requires experience in tank building and strong cost accounting knowledge, with solid communication and computer skills.

The position involves studying drawings, conducting job walks, and coordinating with engineers, safety personnel, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely bids and project updates.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating and 5+ years of tank building experience (or a college degree).
• Basic cost accounting knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Studies drawings, plans and specifications to understand work; performs calculations.
• Performs a job walk to assess field conditions and environment.
• Compiles lists of materials, tools, and equipment required.
• Compiles lists of workers and classifications needed for the job.
• Coordinates with craftsmen, engineers, accounting, safety, and attorneys.
• Provides job review/proposal to appropriate personnel.
• Plans the sequence of work and secures client agreement on schedule.
• Computes overall cost estimates for materials, labor, and subcontracted work.
• Performs weekly/biweekly project updates.
• Maintains effective verbal and written communication with all parties.
• Inputs information and generates reports using basic computer tools.

Skills

Estimating

Tank building

Communication

Cost accounting

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Position Description

General Description:

Prepares cost estimates and schedules construction projects in order to aid management in bidding.

Essential Functions:

• Studies drawings, plans and specifications to get overall picture of work that needs to be done. Utilizes basic math skills including trigonometry to perform calculations.
• Performs “job walk” in order to see where the work is located in the field and to assess work environment.
• Compiles list of types of materials, tools or equipment needed.
• Compiles list of workers needed to man the job including each classification of worker and number of each classification needed.
• Utilizes basic knowledge of the different languages and functions of craftsmen, engineers, accounting representatives, safety personnel and attorneys in order to coordinate project.
• Gives job review/proposal to appropriate personnel.
• Plans sequence of work to be done in logical order utilizing personnel and equipment factors. Schedule of work to be done must be discussed with client and agreed upon.
• Computes overall cost estimates for materials, labor and subcontracted work, often utilizing an estimate book.
• Performs weekly/biweekly updates on all projects.
• Maintains constant effective verbal and written communication with all parties involved in each job.
• Utilizes basic computer knowledge to input information and issue reports.

Position Requirements

• 3+ years of estimating, 5+ years of experience in tank building, OR college degree
• Basic cost accounting knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft office.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PALA Group, Inc. and its Subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.