Estimator Fulltime
As an Estimator you will be responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and timely cost estimates for large–scale industrial projects involving blast furnaces, steelmaking facilities, and related infrastructure. The role combines technical engineering insight with commercial acumen, ensuring that proposals reflect realistic costs, risks, and execution strategies for global clients.
Responsibilities
Technical & Project Estimation
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, maintenance, and modernization projects in blast furnaces, steel plants, coke ovens, and auxiliary systems;
- Analyze engineering drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and 3D models to determine material, labor, and equipment requirements;
- Develop quantity take–offs for civil, mechanical, electrical, and refractory works;
- Evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations, ensuring technical compliance and cost–competitiveness;
- Build cost models for new technologies, process upgrades, and energy‑efficiency solutions.
Commercial & Strategic Activities
- Support bid/no–bid decisions with cost–risk analyses and scenario modeling;
- Collaborate with sales, engineering, procurement and project management teams to develop complete tender packages;
- Prepare cost breakdown structures and pricing strategies aligned with international market conditions;
- Participate in client negotiations and clarify technical/commercial assumptions.
Risk, Compliance & Documentation
- Identify cost drivers, uncertainties, and potential risks; propose mitigation strategies;
- Maintain and update cost databases, historical benchmarks, and productivity norms;
- Ensure estimates comply with international standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
- Prepare clear documentation of assumptions, exclusions, and basis of estimate.
What makes you successful?
Your knowledge and experience include the following:
- Technical bachelor’s degree, supplemented with courses in budgeting and calculation;
- At least 5 years of experience in budgeting multidisciplinary engineering and contracting projects, preferably in heavy industry estimation, ideally in steelmaking, blast furnaces, or large industrial projects;
- Strong understanding of steel plant processes (ironmaking, steelmaking, casting, rolling, utilities);
- Strong command of Microsoft Excel for cost modeling and scenario analysis;
- Ability to interpret complex engineering documentation and 3D models;
- Occasional travel to project sites, supplier facilities, and client offices.
Soft Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail;
- Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English;
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tenders simultaneously;
- Proactive mindset with strong problem–solving abilities.
About Danieli Corus
Danieli Corus has a track record of more than 40 years as an engineering company and plant builder for the global steel industry. From its IJmuiden home base, Danieli Corus prepares and executes projects, ranging from technical consultancy to the construction and commissioning of entire blast furnace facilities. All technology is state–of–the–art and customized to fit client requirements. Much of the business volume is based in emerging economies. Danieli Corus has around 250 employees, working at offices in The Netherlands, India and China.
But there is more
Our organization is distinguished by a pleasant and informal working atmosphere where pride and passion are paramount. You will be given the freedom and responsibility appropriate to your background and experience.
Besides a good salary, we also offer an attractive package of fringe benefits, such as a year–end allowance, a CLA allowance, expenses allowance, a minimum of 26 days holiday and 12 ADV days per year, contribution to a health insurance, collectivity on the health insurance at Zilveren Kruis, flexible working hours, opportunity to attend (internal) training courses, etc.
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Application process
Once you’ve submitted your application, we carefully review it against the criteria outlined in the job description. Our HR team and hiring managers collaborate to assess your fit. If we think you might be a good fit, you’ll be invited for in–person interviews. After two rounds of interviews, we evaluate feedback and extend an offer to the most suitable candidate. For certain roles, psychological assessments are also part of the selection process to ensure a well-rounded evaluation.
Interview process
Our interview process is thoughtfully structured, transparent, and designed with you in mind. Our interviewers come well-prepared, focusing on both skill-based and behavioral assessments to ensure a strong match between your strengths and our needs. We provide timely, respectful feedback to support a positive and professional experience.
Onboarding
When you join Danieli Corus, we make sure you feel engaged and productive from day one. You are empowered with clear goals and personalized mentorship is organized for accelerated integration in our teams and processes.
Questions?
If you still have questions after reading the information above, don’t hesitate to reach out to our HR professionals. They will be more than happy to explain why Danieli Corus is such a rewarding place to work in today’s dynamic and demanding global metals industry.
