Estimator - In Plant/Special Projects

US--Remote

Job ID: 2026-5100
Type: NexGen Contracting, LLC
# of Openings: 1
Category: FIELD-Field Operations
Remote

Overview

NexGen is looking for an Estimator - In-Plant-Special Projects to join our team!

Responsibilities

Why NexGen?

Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. NexGen is our self-performing Construction Division. Gray is consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial.

Founded in 1960, Gray’s robust offering enables us to create one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. Still, these areas don’t define Gray—our people do. Passion, commitment, and a great team spirit all speak to the team members at Gray.

Why Gray?

Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. Consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial.

Founded in 1960, Gray’s robust offering enables us to create one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. Still, these areas don’t define Gray—our people do. Passion, commitment, and a great team spirit all speak to the team members at Gray.

Qualifications

Position Overview

This position serves as the primary point of contact for all preconstruction efforts within the NexGen In-Plant and Special Projects Business Unit. Responsibilities range from initial contact with the customer for scope/schedule information, coordinating with other estimators and project teams, reaching out to subs/vendors for pricing, building and reviewing final estimates, creating bid forms and scope letters for final submittals, and maintaining progress status of all projects that the organization is pursuing.

In-Plant Industrial Estimator - Responsible for preparing detailed estimates for in-plant industrial construction, maintenance, and special projects. This includes calculating labor, equipment, and material costs for various activities. A strong understanding of construction processes and materials is essential, along with experience in developing precise cost estimates.

Who we want… (Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management OR a minimum of ten years’ experience in the construction industry, along with a minimum of five years of experience in estimating industrial construction / maintenance projects.
• Experience with various types of mechanical process and utility industries such as manufacturing, pharmaceutical, power, food and beverage, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of construction principles and practices
• Proficiency in using software programs related to quantity surveying, material take-off, and estimation for in-plant and industrial construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, specifications and other technical documents.
• Understanding of basic geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Ability to balance and prioritize workload amongst several different opportunities at one time
• Exhibits innovative and creative ways to provide value-adding solutions.
• Attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, and exhibits consistent discipline.
• Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues, can simplify and process complex issues, understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts.
• Hybrid role that is expected to Travel up to 50%.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we expect… (Essential Functions)

• Reviews data and drawings to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists of cost estimates.
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, change order pricing, vendors or subcontractors’ agreement, and determining cost effectiveness.
• Coordinates with customers, subcontractors, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates.
• Interaction with subcontractors and vendors to help maintain bid list and contact information.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear. They are regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision.

Frequently in a normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. May be exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and/or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives and vibrations. Noise level on the job site is normally moderate to loud. Overtime will be required. Local and National travel to projects will be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EEO Disclaimer

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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