Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Estimator (Senior Levels)

Posted 22 minutes ago

Lakeland,United States

Permanent

Experience in industrial construction environments such as power plants, chemical plants, or utilities; strong working knowledge of pipe fitting, ironwork, millwright, or boilermaker trades; four-year construction, engineering, or related degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be able to prepare estimates, with minimal supervision, for projects ranging from small to large in industrial construction environments, including power plants, chemical plants, and utilities.

As an Estimator, this position will handle all functions of the estimating process from receipt of the RFQ through job walk-downs, resource planning, and development of a complete estimate for management review.

The role requires site visits, job walk-downs, regional travel across the Southeast, and may require overtime based on workload and bid schedules.

Strong working knowledge of industrial construction trades—including pipe fitting, ironwork, millwright, and boilermaker work—is required. Must have previous experience in estimating industrial projects.

• Attend site walk-throughs of RFQs and proposals to determine execution strategies
• Perform job walk-downs in active industrial facilities
• Work in conjunction with Field Operations to determine labor availability and resource constraints
• Interpret and decipher drawings to determine scope of work and execution approach
• Work directly with customers to ensure a clear understanding of project requirements
• Thoroughly prepare estimates accounting for all project components, including:
  • Labor
  • Equipment
  • Materials
  • Take-offs
  • Taxes
• Develop estimates with a strong focus on pipe fitting, ironwork, millwright, and boilermaker scopes
• Identify suppliers and subcontractors based on quality, safety, pricing, and delivery
• Organize and lead bid reviews with Upper Management for assigned projects
• Participate in handover / transition meetings with Project Management
• Maintain files of working documents and quotations supporting estimate development
• Assist with awarded contracts as required, including budget creation and change order estimating
• Work with team members to assist with other estimates as needed
• Perform additional assignments per supervisors direction
• Must be able to work extended hours with minimal notice to meet workload demands
• Must operate in a team environment centered on a strong culture of safety

• Experience in industrial construction environments such as power plants, chemical plants, or utilities
• Strong working knowledge of pipe fitting, ironwork, millwright, or boilermaker trades
• Four-year construction, engineering, or related degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Senior level candidates will be considered based on experience

• Advanced knowledge of estimating techniques related to industrial construction
• Ability to calculate quantities including weight, length, area, and volume using basic geometry
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and customer documents
• Knowledge of estimating standards and construction discipline practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

This position will involve exposure to conditions typical of chemical plants, manufacturing facilities, and power plants, including heat, cold, live equipment, and industrial environments. All required personal protective equipment to ensure a safe work environment will be provided by Gulf Coast Industrial.

• Ability to work extended hours
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods
• Occasional climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, and crouching
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Frequent driving of motor vehicles