Project Estimator

Job Title

Job Role s and Responsibilities

• Interpret RFQs, customer drawings, fabrication drawings, structural drawings, and specifications to define project scope.
• Prepare detailed project estimates including materials, labor hours, equipment, and subcontractor requirements.
• Break down fabrication work into process steps and assign labor hours per process.
• Develop bills of materials (BOM) for custom fabrication and structural assemblies.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes for materials and outsourced work.
• Coordinate material sourcing and assist with procurement planning.
• Ensure material orders align with production schedules and delivery timelines.
• Communicate project scope and requirements to design and engineering teams.
• Support design teams for projects lacking complete drawings or specifications.
• Assist shop and field operations teams with planning project execution and timelines.
• Conduct material takeoffs and verify quantities from drawings and site information.
• Manage multiple estimating projects simultaneously.
• Ensure estimates are accurate, detailed, and aligned with company costing standards.
• Collaborate with production, design, and operations teams throughout project lifecycle.

Qualifications and Certifications

• 5+ years of experience in estimating, fabrication, or construction-related cost analysis.
• Strong experience interpreting fabrication, structural, mechanical, and architectural drawings.
• Hands-on fabrication experience (metal fabrication, welding, sheet metal, or structural steel preferred).
• Experience creating bills of materials (BOM) from technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of fabrication workflows, production processes, and shop operations.
• Proven ability to perform material takeoffs and labor estimation.
• Experience working with vendors and subcontractors for pricing and procurement.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to balance speed and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across technical teams.
• Experience working with fabrication shops or industrial manufacturing environments preferred.
• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay (based on experience)
• Health insurance (as per company benefits package)
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Additional standard employee benefits