Project Estimator

TNT Crane & Rigging•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

TNT Crane & Rigging and affiliated companies are seeking an experienced Specialty Rigging & Machinery Moving (SRMM) Project Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive, and profitable estimates and proposals for projects across the organization. Work includes industrial machinery relocation, equipment setting and installation, mission-critical data center equipment, plant shutdowns, and heavy haul support. The estimator works closely with sales, operations, engineering, and project management teams to develop technical solutions, price work accurately, protect project margins, and support a successful handoff from bid to execution. The position supports estimating requests across TNT companies and branches, applying consistent estimating methods, rates, and pricing standards. It also partners with sales representatives on bid strategy and customer presentations, maintains bid information in the Company CRM, supports change order pricing and negotiations, and participates in project handoffs and post-job reviews. The role incorporates safety requirements, lift planning, engineering needs, customer requirements, Company standards, and applicable regulations into estimates. The role is based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, with the listed job location in Fort Worth, Texas, and requires 25–40% travel. Compensation includes a competitive base salary and an annual performance bonus based on gross margin achieved on awarded work and individual performance. The position is eligible for the Company’s standard benefits package.

Requirements

3–5+ years of estimating or project experience in specialty rigging and machinery moving, crane and rigging, industrial construction, data center or mission-critical construction, heavy haul or specialized transportation, or construction estimating.
Strong understanding of rigging applications and lift planning.
Strong understanding of machinery moving methods, including skates, jacks, gantries, forklifts, and hydraulic systems.
Strong understanding of crane capacities and configurations, heavy haul logistics and permitting, construction means and methods, labor and equipment productivity, cost estimating, and project scheduling.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, equipment specifications, and floor-loading information.
Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience with Bluebeam and CRM systems.

Nice To Haves

Pipeline CRM experience.
Microsoft Project experience.
AutoCAD or 3D Lift Plan experience.
Fleet Cost & Care experience.
NCCCO Rigger Level I or II certification.
NCCCO Lift Director certification.
NCCCO Signalperson certification.
OSHA 30 Construction certification.
OSHA 10 Construction certification.
First Aid / CPR certification.
Certified Professional Estimator (CPE).
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed estimates and proposals for specialty rigging and lifting, machinery moving and relocation, equipment setting, skidding, jacking and gantry work, data center equipment installation, Hot Aisle Containment and internal equipment relocation, plant shutdowns and maintenance, heavy haul, and crane support for SRMM scopes.
Review drawings, specifications, bid packages, site conditions, and customer requirements to define project scope.
Conduct site visits and job walks to verify access, floor loading, clearances, and logistics.
Develop labor, equipment, trucking, engineering, materials, and subcontractor cost models using Company estimating standards.
Identify scope gaps, clarifications, exclusions, and project risks, and recommend mitigation plans.
Prepare technical proposals, budgets, schedules of values, and contract pricing for review by the Sales Engineer.
Meet bid deadlines and established proposal turnaround times.
Support estimating requests from sales teams across TNT companies and branches, applying consistent estimating methods, rates, and pricing standards.
Coordinate equipment and crew availability with branch operations to support accurate pricing.
Share estimating best practices, lessons learned, and historical cost data across companies.
Partner with sales representatives on bid strategy, scope development, and customer presentations.
Participate in pre-bid meetings, scope reviews, and customer clarification calls.
Enter and maintain bid information in the Company CRM for pipeline tracking and reporting.
Support change order pricing and negotiations as needed.
Conduct project handoff meetings with operations and project management teams for awarded work.
Provide job setup information, including estimate assumptions, crew, equipment, and schedule.
Monitor awarded projects against estimates and participate in post-job reviews.
Use job cost results and lessons learned to improve future estimate accuracy.
Incorporate safety requirements, lift planning, and engineering needs into every estimate.
Ensure estimates comply with customer requirements, Company standards, and applicable regulations.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to estimating and project execution.
Perform other duties as assigned.