Cost Estimator, Industrial Projects

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Preferred locations:
Charlotte NC, Syracuse NY, Atlanta GA, Tampa FL, Houston TX.

Ramboll is seeking a Cost Estimator to join our Project Controls team supporting industrial, manufacturing, energy, utility, and infrastructure projects throughout North America. This position is ideal for an individual with several years of construction or engineering industry experience who is interested in growing a career in project controls and cost estimating. The role offers exposure to all phases of project development – from early feasibility studies through detailed design and construction planning.

As a Cost Estimator, you will support industrial engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) and EPCM projects as part of our Project Resources Team. The position may be hybrid with occasional project travel.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work alongside Senior Estimators to prepare and validate project cost estimates and develop estimating skills.
• Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and detailed cost estimates for capital projects.
• Review engineering documents, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to develop estimate quantities and pricing assumptions.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs and estimate organization using established estimating methodologies.
• Develop labor, equipment, material, subcontract, and indirect cost estimates.
• Support estimate benchmarking and comparison against historical project data.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and project management personnel to gather estimate inputs.
• Assist in identifying project risks, opportunities, assumptions, and exclusions.
• Participate in estimate reviews and estimate validation workshops.
• Support development of estimate reports and client deliverables.
• Maintain estimating databases, productivity factors, and estimate documentation.
• Assist with development of AACE Class 5, Class 4, and Class 3 estimates.

Required Qualifications

• 3‑5 years of experience in construction, estimating, project controls, engineering, procurement, or related disciplines.
• Basic understanding of construction methods, project execution, and capital project development.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, energy, utility, infrastructure, or EPC/EPCM projects.
• Familiarity with quantity takeoffs and estimate development.
• Exposure to engineering drawings, equipment lists, or construction documents.
• Understanding of project schedules and construction sequencing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
• Familiarity with estimating databases, cost benchmarking, or capital project estimating practices.

What You Will Gain

• Opportunity to work on complex industrial and capital projects across North America.
• Exposure to engineering, procurement, construction, and project management functions.
• Mentorship from experienced estimating and project controls professionals.
• Professional growth opportunities within project controls, estimating, scheduling, or project delivery.
• Experience supporting projects from concept development through execution.

Salary Transparency

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $69,000 to $82,000 per year. Actual compensation will vary based on location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. The position may be eligible for bonus, overtime, or other compensation forms, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.