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Project Estimator - United States

Koch Specialty Plant Services

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Job description

Overview

In this role you will support the development of project estimates and schedules for industrial construction scopes, while learning from experienced estimators and cross-functional teams. You'll gain exposure to site conditions, planning processes, and bid preparation, building a foundation for a career in estimating or project controls. The position emphasizes hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world experience across multiple office locations. This is a practical entry point for contributing to customer proposals and project execution.

Compensation / Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision
  • flexible spending accounts
  • health savings accounts
  • life insurance
  • disability
  • paid vacation/time off
Responsibilities
  • Participate in site walks with senior team members to learn scope and conditions
  • Support development of estimates and schedules for customer proposals under guidance
  • Assist gathering information, quantities, and documentation for estimates
  • Learn to obtain and review subcontractor quotes for inclusion in estimates
  • Collaborate with sales, project management, engineering, and operations to understand planning needs
  • Support post-award project planning activities, including schedule updates and resource loading
  • Travel up to 25% as needed
  • Access elevated work areas to assess work scope as required
Key requirements
  • Experience using Excel and other Microsoft Office tools for data entry and calculations
  • Analytical skills applied to pricing, inventory, or ordering decisions
  • Ability to travel up to 25%
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Valid U.S. driver's license
  • Experience with scheduling software (preferred)
  • Construction estimating experience (preferred)
  • Construction experience in removal/installation of tower trays, packing, nozzles, piping (preferred)
  • Team collaboration
  • Willingness to learn and be mentored
  • Effective communication
  • Excel
  • Scheduling software (Primavera, Microsoft Project)
  • Construction estimating methods

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