Estimator & Planner

Taurus Industrial Group•Geismar, LA

About The Position

The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Estimator / Planner develops accurate, competitive cost estimates and coordinates detailed work planning for industrial electrical and instrumentation construction, maintenance, turnaround, and capital projects. The role combines estimating expertise with project planning to define scopes, pricing, resources, materials, schedules, and field execution plans. Work includes reviewing technical documents, performing quantity take-offs, developing labor and material estimates, preparing work packages, coordinating material availability, and supporting project scheduling and execution strategies. The position works with operations, engineering, procurement, project management, field supervision, vendors, subcontractors, and customers across industrial environments including refining, petrochemical, chemical, power generation, LNG, and manufacturing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent technical training and relevant industrial experience may be considered.
Three or more years of experience in electrical and instrumentation estimating, project planning, construction, maintenance, or related industrial environments.
Demonstrated experience developing estimates, work plans, or work packages for industrial E&I construction, maintenance, turnaround, or capital projects.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, P&IDs, one-line diagrams, cable schedules, instrument indexes, and construction documents.
Experience performing material quantity take-offs, developing labor-hour estimates, and identifying equipment and resource requirements.
Experience coordinating project materials, vendor quotations, subcontractor pricing, and work execution requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications.
Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical and instrumentation construction methods, materials, equipment, and installation practices.
Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, ISA, and IEEE requirements.
Understanding of industrial maintenance, construction sequencing, turnaround planning, and field execution processes.
Knowledge of labor productivity, crew composition, manpower planning, equipment utilization, and construction scheduling.
Ability to develop estimates, work packages, labor forecasts, material lists, and execution plans.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and translate project requirements into executable work activities.
Understanding of work breakdown structures, task sequencing, critical-path activities, and project milestones.
Ability to identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, scheduling conflicts, resource constraints, and potential cost impacts.
Knowledge of material procurement processes, lead times, and coordination of equipment and subcontractor requirements.
Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple estimates and planning assignments and competing deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication and coordination skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet Company driving requirements when travel is required.
Ability to meet the described physical demands and wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic take-off, estimating, planning, or scheduling software; Bluebeam experience preferred.
Familiarity with project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

Review bid invitations, drawings, specifications, scope documents, schedules, and contract requirements to understand project needs.
Perform detailed quantity take-offs for electrical and instrumentation systems and associated materials.
Develop labor-hour estimates based on installation methods, crew composition, productivity, site conditions, and schedule requirements.
Estimate labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, indirect costs, and other project expenses.
Solicit, evaluate, and incorporate vendor and subcontractor quotations into estimates.
Identify scope gaps, discrepancies, constructability concerns, productivity impacts, and project risks.
Develop bid assumptions, clarifications, qualifications, inclusions, and exclusions.
Prepare cost estimates, pricing summaries, bid proposals, and supporting documentation for review and submission.
Participate in estimate reviews and provide recommendations on pricing, contingency, risk, value engineering, and bid strategy.
Attend pre-bid meetings, site walkthroughs, and customer scope reviews as required.
Prepare estimates for change orders, additional work, and scope modifications.
Maintain historical cost, labor productivity, and estimating records.
Develop detailed execution plans and work packages for E&I construction, maintenance, turnaround, and project activities.
Review project scopes, drawings, specifications, and field conditions to identify work requirements, execution methods, and resources.
Break scopes into defined work activities and identify labor hours, crew sizes, materials, equipment, tools, and subcontractor requirements.
Establish work sequences, task durations, milestones, and dependencies to support scheduling.
Coordinate with project management and field supervision to develop and maintain work schedules.
Prepare material take-offs, bills of materials, and equipment lists for procurement and execution.
Coordinate with procurement and vendors to verify material availability, delivery schedules, and long-lead equipment requirements.
Identify specialty tools, lifting equipment, access requirements, temporary facilities, and other required resources.
Develop work packages with drawings, scope descriptions, material requirements, labor estimates, work instructions, and supporting documentation.
Coordinate with operations and HSE personnel regarding permits, site access, safety considerations, and work restrictions.
Participate in planning meetings, schedule reviews, and coordination discussions with field supervision, customers, and subcontractors.
Support manpower planning by identifying craft requirements, crew composition, and labor loading.
Update planning assumptions when scope, materials, schedules, or field conditions change.
Identify work conflicts, resource shortages, material delays, and execution constraints and recommend corrective actions.
Support shutdown and turnaround planning, including prioritization, sequencing, material readiness, and coordination of concurrent activities.
Help track planned versus actual labor hours, progress, and productivity.
Coordinate with operations, engineering, procurement, project management, and field supervision to ensure estimates and plans reflect project requirements.
Participate in project turnover meetings and communicate estimate assumptions, scope, labor budgets, material requirements, execution strategies, and risks.
Assist project teams in evaluating scope changes, field modifications, and schedule impacts.
Support customer meetings, planning reviews, and project progress discussions as required.
Identify opportunities to improve cost, productivity, constructability, and execution efficiency.
Maintain organized estimating files, planning documents, work packages, and project records.
Participate in post-project reviews and perform other duties as assigned.