CareerPlan

Project Estimator - Engineering

Minden, Louisiana, USA, 71055Full-time$56k–$83k2026-10-06 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Provide accurate cost estimating data for competitive quoting and cost accounting by analyzing blueprints, specifications, and proposals to calculate material, labor, and subcontractor costs.

Role type

Project Estimator (Engineering/Manufacturing)

Builds

Cost estimates for pre-integrated modular buildings and power enclosures

Domain

Industrial manufacturing / Electrical infrastructure

Required skills

Blueprint reading, cost estimation, vendor negotiation, data analysis, Microsoft Excel, financial analysis

Preferred skills

Engineering or construction management degree, advanced Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups), financial calculation experience

Technologies

Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Review project specifications to determine material and labor requirements; analyze blueprints and bills of material to calculate production costs; obtain cost data from vendors and subcontractors; consult with customers and internal departments to resolve issues; maintain records of estimates for traceability; analyze Request for Quote pricing performance for profitability trends.

Seniority

Mid-level (3+ years experience or 1+ year with degree)