Industrial Mechanical Estimator

Preconstruction Estimator

IA Mechanical is seeking a Preconstruction Estimator to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is a seasoned estimator with extensive experience pricing large-scale industrial and mechanical projects across multiple craft disciplines. This is a broad role: the estimator will price work spanning boilers, silos, and vessels, FGD/scrubber systems, conveyors, chutes, piping, fabrication, and structural and mechanical repairs, frequently within the same project. The position requires a deep understanding of the industrial sector and hands-on experience with shutdown, turnaround, and outage work. The successful candidate is a flexible, self-directed team player with strong communication and client service skills, a collaborative and analytical mindset, and the ability to perform multi-trade industrial takeoffs and build accurate, professional estimates with minimal oversight.

*This position is remote eligible for the right candidate; candidates near our Cumming, Georgia headquarters may work on a hybrid basis.

*Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Essential Job Functions

• Create high-level conceptual budgets for proposals.
• Develop detailed preconstruction and hard-bid estimates for projects.
• Conduct quantity takeoffs across all trades and review project plans and specifications to gain a complete understanding of project scope.
• Price multi-craft mechanical scopes including boilers, silos and vessels, FGD/scrubber equipment, conveyors, chutes, piping, fabrication, recovery boilers, FRP, and structural mechanical repairs.
• Estimate shutdown, turnaround, and outage work, accounting for compressed schedules, downtime cost, and emergency response.
• Update and maintain budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Solicit new subcontractors and vendors.
• Obtain a minimum of three qualified subcontractor/vendor quotes for each scope of work.
• Assist customers and intercompany departments with technical information and pricing before and after project award.
• Utilize internal metrics and tools to produce valid estimates.
• Manage estimating workflow and pipeline to deliver complete estimate packages before bid deadlines.
• Review client-provided scopes of work and distribute bid packages to vendors and subcontractors as needed.
• Assign or propose profit margins based on current pricing guidelines.
• Prepare a Bid Summary for each estimate.
• Review bids with the sales and operations teams.
• Estimate change orders to support operations.
• Participate in pre-job and post-job meetings.
• Foster relationships with key vendors.
• Ensure profit and overhead ratios are met.
• Update, modify, and utilize internal pricing tools.
• Identify and appropriately mitigate risk.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior estimators.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Propensity towards mathematics.
• Ability to quickly analyze, interpret, and compare detailed and often inadequately defined information.
• Ability to make reliable and accurate conclusions based on the information gathered.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Assertive and self-confident.
• Comfortable presenting verbally and in writing in a manner relevant to the audience, and able to manage client expectations proactively.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple bids simultaneously under deadline.
• Understanding of the construction industry, best practices, and knowledge of major business players in the community a plus.
• Understanding of public and private bidding practices.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) in construction, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industrial experience, such as a background as a Maintenance Manager or Foreman.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in industrial/mechanical estimating (Power, Pulp & Paper, Oil & Gas, Cement, Mining, Aggregate, Manufacturing).
• Overnight travel is estimated to be up to 50%.
• Experience with large-scale industrial and mechanical projects, including shutdown, turnaround, and outage work.
• Experience with conceptual estimating, preconstruction, and hard-bid estimating.
• Working knowledge of boilers, silos, and vessels, FGD/scrubber systems, conveyors, chutes, piping, fabrication, and structural mechanical repair.
• Familiarity with applicable codes and standards, including MSHA, OSHA, AWS, ASME, and NBBI.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating and AutoCAD tools, as well as MS Excel and Scheduling Tools.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time salaried position with bonus opportunity. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About Us

Industrial Access has been an essential contractor providing multi-craft specialty services to the industrial sector for over 20 years. Our company is broken into three segments:

• Industrial Access focuses mainly on structures at height (chimneys, stacks, ducts, etc.).
• IA Mechanical focuses on work at ground level (boilers, chutes, conveyors, coal yards).
• Bulk Material division focuses on silo cleanouts and material flow issues in confined-space environments.

With industry experience in Power, Pulp & Paper, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Hospitality, Mixed-Use, Multi-Unit Housing, Recreational Facilities, Sports Stadiums, and Warehouse/Distribution Centers, working at Industrial Access offers exposure to a wide variety of projects and a unique opportunity to develop your career.

Why Work Here?

Opportunity for growth within the company. Hardworking environment and family oriented. We have a dynamic team of experienced, professional, and innovative experts who believe in pushing the limits in order to exceed our customers’ expectations. We have a devoted workforce that ensures we always keep business deadlines focused and quality at the forefront.