Industrial Construction Estimator - Buildings
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Moore Industries:

For more than 40 years, Moore Industries has delivered challenging projects for industrial clients across the country. Our capabilities include industrial buildings, civil construction, industrial HVAC, and facility maintenance.

Today, Moore is building on that foundation with an ambitious vision for the future. We are investing in our people, strengthening our processes, expanding into new markets, and growing our self-perform capabilities. That growth is creating meaningful opportunities for talented professionals who want to take ownership, develop their careers, and make a lasting impact on the company they help build.

At Moore, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We are looking for individuals who embrace challenges, value teamwork, pursue excellence, and want to grow alongside a company that is committed to doing the same.

What You’ll Do:
As a Buildings Estimator, you will be part of a dynamic and driven team responsible for developing accurate, detailed estimates for complex building construction projects. You will collaborate closely with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal project teams to help secure new work and position our company for successful project delivery. This role requires strong communication and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple estimating efforts simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare detailed cost estimates and proposal documents for bids across a variety of industries, including power, petrochemical, renewables, and others.
Perform labor, material, and equipment take-offs
Review drawings/specifications thoroughly; develop RFIs for review by engineers, architects, and owners
Develop bid tabs and execution plans; attend internal and external project meetings
Create and manage proposal schedules in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
Evaluate project approaches and value engineering options to maximize cost efficiency
Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors
Lead estimate reviews, mentor junior staff, and help build standard estimating protocols
Prioritize incoming bid opportunities using internal systems; develop subcontractor RFP packages

What You Bring:
Required:

5+ years of experience in preconstruction or estimating (public works, private-industrial, or both)
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; ability to learn new software quickly
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Solid knowledge of construction codes, safety regulations, and standard practices
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Must pass a background check and drug screening

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
Familiarity with Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings, Structural Steel, Precast Concrete, Tilt-Up Concrete, and Masonry Buildings.
Experience developing full-scope proposals, including clarifications and exclusions
Active TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) or ability to obtain a TWIC credential.
Proficiency in tools such as:
- Sage Timberline
- On-Screen Takeoff
- Primavera P6
- Bluebeam
- PlanGrid

Benefits:

401(k) with company match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Plan
Career development support and training

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re a motivated Estimator looking for the next step in your career with a company that values purpose, passion, and perseverance, we’d love to hear from you.

About the company

Moore Industries builds and maintains industrial facilities for customers in oil and gas, petrochemicals, power, and manufacturing. Its projects range from plant control rooms and laboratories to electrical substations and maintenance shops. The contractor works from early planning and design through procurement and construction, with civil works and heating, cooling, and plumbing services alongside its building projects. Clients hire Moore under construction contracts for facility construction, upgrades to existing buildings, and ongoing maintenance tailored to each industrial site. Moore Industries was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Baton Rouge, LA

Founded

1985

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Moore advertises $32-$34/hour: full-time Civil Craftsman - Concrete / Rodbusting / Form Carpentry in Baton Rouge.
Employees have a safety veto: Moore's in-house personnel hold stop-work authority to prevent unsafe conditions.
Time off is flexible: Moore's careers benefits include flexible paid time off and a company-matched 401(k) plan.

What critics are saying

Ten-hour days apply to Moore's Baton Rouge Civil Craftsman position: full-time form carpentry, concrete finishing, and reinforcing-steel placement.
Remote work is excluded: Moore's full-time Assistant Project Manager in Baton Rouge must work in person.
Moore's projects face access constraints: its approach explicitly accounts for security restrictions and environmental hazards at industrial sites.

What makes Moore Industries unique

Moore keeps multiple trades in-house: its building crews handle foundations, steel erection, plumbing, and interior finishes.
Moore handles blast-resistant building installation and maintenance: services span modular structures and blast-door repairs.
Moore specializes in heating and cooling replacements within occupied, operating facilities, including laboratories that run around the clock.

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Industrial Construction Estimator - Buildings