Tank Estimator (Req #: 6584)

PALA Interstate, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

PALA Interstate, LLC in Baton Rouge is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare cost estimates and schedules for construction projects, aiding management in bidding.

The role requires studying drawings, performing job walks, compiling material and labor lists, and coordinating with field crews and clients.

Candidates should have the required experience in tank building or a related college degree, plus strong Excel, PowerPoint, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating and 5+ years in tank building or college degree.
• Basic cost accounting knowledge.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint user with good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Studies drawings, plans and specifications to understand work.
• Performs job walks to assess field conditions.
• Compiles lists of materials, tools or equipment needed.
• Compiles lists of workers and classifications required.
• Coordinates with craftsmen, engineers, accounting, safety and attorneys.
• Gives job reviews/proposals to appropriate personnel.
• Plans sequence of work and secures client-approved schedule.
• Computes overall cost estimates for materials, labor and subcontracted work.
• Performs weekly/biweekly updates on all projects.
• Maintains clear verbal and written communication with all parties.
• Uses basic computer skills to input information and issue reports.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 09/01/2026 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Job Category: Professional Application (Pala) Salary Interval: Full Time Pay Range: N/A

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PALA Interstate, LLC

General Description

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

Essential Functions

1. 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.
2. Performs “job walk” in order to see where the work is located in the field and to assess work environment.
3. Compiles list of types of materials, tools or equipment needed.
4. Compiles list of workers needed to man the job including each classification of worker and number of each classification needed.
5. Utilizes basic knowledge of the different languages and functions of craftsmen, engineers, accounting representatives, safety personnel and attorneys in order to coordinate project.
6. Gives job review/proposal to appropriate personnel.
7. 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.
8. Computes overall cost estimates for materials, labor and subcontracted work, often utilizing an estimate book.
9. Performs weekly/biweekly updates on all projects.
10. Maintains constant effective verbal and written communication with all parties involved in each job.
11. Utilizes basic computer knowledge to input information and issue reports.

Requirements

1. 3+ years of estimating, 5+ years of experience in tank building, OR college degree
2. Basic cost accounting knowledge.
3. Strong Excel, PowerPoint user
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
5. Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft office.

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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.