Senior Construction Project Estimator: $50M+ Heavy Industrial Projects - ESI Inc. of Tennessee

Overview

ESI is seeking a Senior Construction Project Estimator to join our team in Kennesaw, Georgia. This position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management and/or a minimum of ten years of experience in project estimating for steam and power generation projects. ESI typically performs projects on an EPC (Engineer, Procure, Construction) basis. Project estimating includes capturing all costs of the project including actual construction costs for the specific project location. The ideal candidate would have experience working for an engineering and construction firm performing the project estimate of EPC Projects in the $50+ million range.

Senior Construction Project Estimator

Responsibilities:

• Generate detailed project estimates for ESI’s Proposals capturing all costs of the project including commodity costs, installation hours, rental equipment such as crane costs, and reviewing the constructability of the project
• Perform project estimation for 4-6 core projects per year totaling $300+ million plus multiple smaller projects
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and project control leads during the estimating process
• Develop material take-offs for concrete, structural steel, piping, and electrical systems
• Develop Request For Proposal (RFP) specifications and bid packages for suppliers and subcontractors
• Evaluate all specifications and proposals to ensure estimates are complete and provide the most cost effective yet reliable option to meet the client’s requirements
• Participate in estimate reviews with management and customers
• Visit jobsites to obtain or confirm project specifics to ensure an accurate estimate
• Track and evaluate data from current and previous projects for use in future estimates

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, and/or commensurate estimating experience
• Minimum of ten years of experience in EPC Project Estimating for steam and power or heavy industrial projects
• Experience estimating projects in the $50+ million range
• Knowledge of steam and power generation systems including combined and rankine cycle cogeneration using fossil fuels, biomass, RNG, hydrogen, and plant waste projects is a plus
• Experience pricing the installation of pumps, fans, material handling systems, boilers and pressure parts, heat exchangers, air pollution control equipment, steam turbine generators, combustion turbines, and reciprocating engines
• Knowledge of the construction process, construction estimating principles, sequences and practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure accurate and complete estimates
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Excel
• Willingness to learn and establish proficiency with InEight Construction Estimating Software

Company

ESI Inc. of Tennessee is a design engineering and construction firm that specializes in steam and power generation facilities. We are the Steam & Power SPECIAL FORCES® providing clients with innovative, cost-effective, and environmentally-friendly solutions. For additional information, please visit our website at www.esitenn.com

ESI is an employee-owned company that offers competitive salaries, a complete benefits package, a hybrid work model and only works a half-day on Fridays.

ESI is an equal opportunity employer. Background screen and substance abuse testing is a condition of employment. ESI does not sponsor employees for immigration benefits or immigration status.