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Ram Mechanical Inc.
Senior Industrial Estimator
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What they do
An Estimator provides cost estimates for a project, based on an evaluation of the materials, labor, time and equipment needed to complete the project. May specialize in many aspects of construction or in manufacturing and design industries.
$85,160 / year median in California
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Senior Industrial Estimator - Drive Growth in
National Industrial Contracting Projects Job Overview:
Company:
Ram Mechanical Inc.Salary/Pay Rate:
$100,000 - $110,000 per year plusAnnual Bonus Location:
Ceres, CA Job/Employment Type:
Full Time Project Scope:
Industrial Contracting, Piping, Millwright, Custom Fabrication, Sheetmetal, and Robotic Integration Mandatory Licenses & Certifications:
Valid Driver's License The Opportunity :
You will take point on assembling precise, competitive bids for high-profile national brands across diverse industrial scopes. Joining a fast-growing team that operates as one cohesive unit, you will shape win strategies and expand core business capabilities. This role puts you at the center of customer relationship management, project strategy, and financial success. How You Will Make anImpact:
Perform detailed takeoffs and cost calculations for labor, materials, and equipment across complex industrial projects. Lead client bid reviews and deliver compelling proposals that communicate differentiation and project value. Partner with project managers and purchasing teams to uncover cost-saving opportunities and manage project risk. Identify prospective leads and target new markets to build long-term maintenance contracts and client relationships. Conduct post-project history reviews to optimize historical cost data and refine future bidding accuracy.Required Qualifications & Experience:
Proven experience accurately estimating industrial contracting projects (piping, millwright, fabrication, or sheetmetal). Strong technical background reading blueprints, schematics, and client project specifications. Deep understanding of commercial terms, bid schedules, subcontract negotiation, and cost risk analysis. Advanced written and verbal communication skills required for presenting proposals directly to management and clients.Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. 5 or more years of hands-on estimating experience within the industrial sector. Proficiency with industry software including HeavyBid, Sage Estimating, Bluebeam, Pro Core, Fast Pipe, Fast Duct, or PlanSwift. Desire to step into leadership rolesCompensation & Benefits:
Competitive salary with annual performance bonus opportunities. Medical and dental insurance coverage plus Health Savings Account (HSA) options. Paid coverage for immediate family 401(k) retirement savings plan featuring employer matching. Paid time off covering holidays, vacation time, and sick leave. Travel project support including daily per diem and access to a company vehicle. Ongoing career development, technical certifications, and safety training (OSHA, Fall Protection, Lifts).About Us:
Ram Mechanical Inc. provides versatile industrial contracting, custom fabrication, and robotic integration services across the nation. We operate as a unified team dedicated to flexibility, employee growth, and technical capability.Learn more at https:
//ram-mechanical.com/. Ram Mechanical Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings