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 and project planning to define scopes, price work, determine resources, and prepare work for field execution. It supports projects across refining, petrochemical, chemical, power generation, LNG, manufacturing, and other industrial environments. The position reviews technical documents, performs quantity take-offs, develops labor and material estimates, prepares work packages, identifies resource and equipment requirements, coordinates material availability, and supports scheduling and execution strategies. It works with operations, engineering, procurement, project management, field supervision, vendors, subcontractors, and customers throughout bidding, planning, and execution.

Requirements

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.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements when travel is required.
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 defined, 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, planning assignments, and competing project deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate with management, customers, field personnel, and subcontractors.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field; equivalent technical training and relevant industrial experience may be considered.
Experience with electronic take-off, estimating, planning, or scheduling software.
Bluebeam experience.
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, materials, equipment, instruments, controls, and associated items.
Develop labor-hour estimates based on installation methods, crew composition, productivity, site conditions, and schedule requirements.
Prepare estimates for 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 customer submission.
Participate in estimate reviews and recommend pricing, contingency, risk, value engineering, and bid strategies.
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 data, labor productivity information, and estimating records.
Develop execution plans and work packages for E&I construction, maintenance, turnaround, and project activities.
Review project scopes, drawings, specifications, and field conditions to determine work requirements, methods, and resources.
Break project scopes into 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 resources needed for assigned work.
Prepare work packages containing drawings, scope descriptions, material requirements, estimated labor hours, work instructions, and supporting documents.
Coordinate with operations and HSE personnel on 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 work prioritization, sequencing, material readiness, and concurrent activity coordination.
Assist with tracking planned versus actual labor hours, progress, and productivity.
Coordinate across operations, engineering, procurement, project management, and field supervision to align estimates and execution plans with project requirements.
Participate in project turnover meetings after award to 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 project cost, productivity, constructability, and execution efficiency.
Maintain estimating files, planning documents, work packages, and project records in accordance with company requirements.
Participate in post-project reviews of estimate accuracy, planning effectiveness, productivity, and lessons learned.
Perform other duties as assigned based on operational and project needs.