Estimator (Planner Estimator II)

Company Name: Brooksource
Location: Tampa, FL, United States (On-site at a power station in Tampa)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $85,000 – $95,000 yearly
Industry: Power Generation / Heavy Industrial (Client industry is a power station)

Job Overview

Brooksource is a leading IT services and consulting firm dedicated to connecting top talent with impactful projects for premier organizations. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Estimator (Planner Estimator II) to join our team, supporting a critical client within the Power Generation / Heavy Industrial sector: a power station in Tampa, FL. This Mid-Level role offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the efficiency and strategic management of essential maintenance and outage work.

As a Planner Estimator II, you will be instrumental in the meticulous planning, scheduling, and tracking of maintenance and outage projects, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and cost control. You will leverage your expertise in work management systems and your understanding of heavy industrial processes to develop accurate estimates, maintain schedules, and facilitate clear communication among all stakeholders. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in industrial maintenance planning, thrive in an on-site, dynamic environment, and are eager to make a tangible impact on critical infrastructure, Brooksource invites you to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply a minimum of 2 years as a Planner Estimator I OR minimum 6 years of work experience related to scheduling, planning, and tracking maintenance work and equipment in a power plant or heavy industrial facility.
• Utilize proficient knowledge of work management systems for planning, scheduling, and tracking maintenance work and equipment.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of maintenance and outage management best practices and procedures.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicator (KPI) metrics and POW schedules to monitor progress and efficiency.
• Maintain proficient with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint, including developing and maintaining complex spreadsheets, pivot tables, macros, and impactful presentations.
• Exhibit strong communication skills in gathering, compiling, and correlating information, as well as in written and verbal reporting.
• Accurately scope, plan, and estimate contractor work according to procedures (ES-CM-100).
• Monitor P6 schedules related to outage, general maintenance, and various projects, ensuring adherence to timelines.
• Ensure a common understanding of projects among all internal and external stakeholders through effective communication.
• Maintain contractor project schedules and communicate changes promptly and clearly.
• Monitor and actively work to reduce overtime usage, while exploring opportunities for productivity increases.
• Ensure the proper routing and filing of work orders upon completion for accurate record-keeping.
• Provide leadership and support in implementing company and departmental goals and initiatives.
• Offer valuable guidance to Planning Associates, fostering their professional development.
• Review and approve invoices, ensuring alignment with estimates and completed work.
• Potentially leverage experience in planning and creating work packages (preferred).
• Apply proficiency using scheduling software (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project) with a thorough understanding of CPM scheduling methods and theory (preferred).
• Benefit from 2 years of utilities experience (preferred) to navigate industry-specific challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience Level: Mid-Level (Minimum 2-6 years of relevant experience, with progression).
• Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent required. College Degree in Business, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, or related field preferred (may substitute for some experience).
• Required Skills:
  • Minimum 2 years as a Planner Estimator I OR minimum 6 years of work experience related to duties (scheduling, planning, tracking maintenance work and equipment in a power plant or heavy industrial facility).
  • Proficient knowledge of work management systems for planning, scheduling, and tracking maintenance work/equipment.
  • Clear understanding of maintenance and outage management best practices and procedures.
  • Ability to develop and maintain KPI metrics and POW schedules.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint (developing/maintaining spreadsheets, pivot tables, macros, presentations).
  • Strong communication skills (gathering, compiling, correlating information; written, verbal, reporting).
  • Ability to scope, plan, and estimate contractor work according to procedures (ES-CM-100).
  • Experience monitoring P6 schedules related to outage, maintenance, and projects.
  • Proven ability to ensure common understanding of projects among stakeholders.
  • Skilled in maintaining contractor project schedules and communicating changes.
  • Experience monitoring and reducing overtime usage, exploring productivity increases.
  • Ability to ensure proper routing/filing of work orders upon completion.
  • Demonstrated leadership in implementing company/departmental goals.
  • Capability to provide guidance to Planning Associate.
  • Proficient in reviewing and approving invoices.
  • Experience in planning and creating work packages (preferred).
  • Proficient using scheduling software (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project) with thorough understanding of CPM scheduling methods and theory (preferred).
  • 2 years of utilities experience (preferred).

Salary and Benefits

This Full-time Estimator (Planner Estimator II) position offers a competitive annual salary ranging from $85,000 – $95,000 yearly. Brooksource is dedicated to supporting our consultants and offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being and professional growth. Benefits typically include robust health, dental, and vision insurance options, paid time off, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive team environment focused on your success in this critical role within the power generation industry.

Working Conditions

This is a Full-time On-site position located at a power station in Tampa, FL, United States. You will work within an active heavy industrial facility environment, collaborating closely with maintenance teams, contractors, and various operational departments. The role involves a mix of office-based planning and fieldwork, requiring a keen understanding of maintenance operations. The environment is dynamic and deadline-driven, typical of power generation facilities, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Standard business hours are generally observed, though adherence to outage schedules and project timelines may occasionally require flexibility.

Why Work with Us

At Brooksource, we believe in connecting top talent with impactful projects that truly make a difference. For this Estimator role, you’ll join a team contributing to a vital Power Generation / Heavy Industrial client, directly influencing the efficiency and strategic management of their critical assets. This opportunity allows you to immerse yourself in complex maintenance and outage planning, leveraging your expertise to optimize operational performance and cost control.

You’ll gain invaluable experience working within a large-scale industrial environment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and directly contributing to solutions that ensure reliable power generation. We offer a supportive environment where your expertise is valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and you can continuously expand your skills in a crucial sector. If you are a driven Planner Estimator seeking a challenging on-site role where your planning and analytical skills can truly make a difference, Brooksource offers the platform for your next significant career step.