Cost Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Cost Estimator

Location: Charlotte, NC (On-Site at Corporate Headquarters)

Type: Full-Time, MondayFriday Schedule

Travel: 5% (primarily for conferences or internal meetings)

Compensation: $110,000 $127,000 base salary + bonus + profit sharing

Position Overview

Join a global project controls team that leads cost estimation for high-capital industrial projects across the steel and energy sectors. As the Cost Estimator, you will own all estimating functions for major DRI (Direct Reduction Iron) plant projectsfrom new facility construction to aftermarket upgrades and feasibility studies. You will interpret engineering drawings, develop detailed cost models, and collaborate directly with internal stakeholders from engineering to executive leadership.

In this high-impact, individual contributor role, you will lead end-to-end cost estimation, create work breakdown structures and financial models, maintain historical cost data, and present final estimates to senior leadership. You will also support proposal development, respond to RFPs, and integrate estimates into scheduling and ERP systems. You will work with the outgoing estimator during your transition before they step away.

Why Join Us?

• Critical Impact: Own the estimating lifecycle for large-scale industrial projects
• Competitive Compensation: Earn $110K$127K base salary depending on experience, plus profit sharing and discretionary bonuses
• Robust Benefits: Receive full medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1, and earn a 401(k) match up to 6%
• Work-Life Balance: Use 4 weeks of paid vacation, take paid volunteer time, and enjoy half-day Fridays
• Extra Perks: Use tuition reimbursement, join employee recognition programs, and enter sports ticket raffles

What You Bring

• 6+ years of estimating experience in industrial, EPC, or heavy manufacturing projects (10+ years preferred)
• Experience estimating complex projects over $100M in scope
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with cost estimating software
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical RFPs
• Strong communication skills and confidence presenting to executives
• A self-directed approach and ability to manage the estimating process independently
• Collaborative mindset with experience working across engineering, procurement, and project teams
• Experience with Primavera P6 is a plus

This is a rare opportunity to lead estimating efforts for multi-million-dollar industrial projects within a highly specialized, globally recognized team. If you bring deep technical expertise and the confidence to drive project cost strategy from concept through execution, apply today.