Senior Lead estimator – Structural Steel / Industrial

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries, and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

• A $25M standalone steel package is a bit of a "unicorn" for a traditional steel estimator. either specify it (steel with MEP package) or lower to $15M+.
• Validate quantity take-offs and ensure accurate input into estimating software.
• Apply advanced cost analysis and contingency planning for risk mitigation.
• Estimating heavy infrastructure - water & wastewater treatment plants, data centers, mining, and Industrial facilities.
• Estimating bids for structural steel, miscellaneous metals, and specialized non-ferrous metals (aluminum and stainless steel).
• Serve as a discipline technical authority for scope, productivity, pricing, constructability, and execution assumptions.
• Provide independent QA/QC for significant pursuits.
• Develop conceptual, design-assist, design-build, and alternative-delivery estimates using sound historical and market data.
• Advise Operations and leadership on risk, contingency, value engineering, procurement strategy, and commercial position.
• Mentor estimators and improve technical consistency without requiring formal personnel-management responsibility.
• Ability to be the lead estimator on a team/group estimate.
• Lead estimate turnover and lessons-learned activities for assigned pursuits.

• Utilize Bluebeam Revu Studio Projects and Sessions software for accurate and efficient estimating.
• Incorporate design methodologies such as Design-Assist and Design-Build when applicable.
• Ability to network, build trust and relationship with team members, vendors, subcontractors and clients.
• Communicate clearly with operations, procurement, and project management teams during preconstruction.
• Recognize technical authority in the assigned discipline and demonstrated ability to lead complex scope integration, technical review, and development of others.
• Ability to manage multiple complex bids simultaneously.
• Develop and maintain cost data, benchmarks, tools, templates, and technical estimating methods.

• Develop and enforce estimating procedures, including pre-estimate checklists and opportunity matrices.
• Support the Chief Estimator on regional priorities, workload, reviews, and development activities as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company standards.

• Provide pragmatic analysis of project execution to optimize efficiency and profitability.
• Support business development and sales with conceptual estimates and ROM pricing for new opportunities.
• Strong understanding and able to articulate scope boundaries and value engineering options.

Other duties may be assigned as needed to support business operations.

• Minimum of 8-12+ years of relevant industrial construction steel estimating or equivalent directly applicable construction experience
• Tekla Structures or PowerFAB experience 5+ years and/or modeling software.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Extensive estimating experience and recognized technical authority in at least one construction discipline.
• Demonstrate success, leading complex or high-risk pursuits with minimal oversight.
• Advanced capability in estimate strategy, cost development, risk, QA/QC, and cross-functional coordination.
• Advanced proficiency with applicable estimating, takeoff, reporting, and document-management systems.
• Managing pressure (unpredictable repricing schedules, tight bid deadlines). Proven ability to maintain accuracy and leadership composure under tight, fluctuating bid deadlines.
• Ability to mentor others and influence consistent estimating practices.

• Relevant degree, technical training, field experience, or professional certification.
• Direct Involvement in civil, concrete, process piping and equipment setting.
• At least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated conceptual, alternative-delivery, multi-discipline, or major-project experience.
• HCSS HeavyBid software proficiency.
• Experience handling federal and public Works projects with strict procurement and standards.
• Experience in CA / LA County requirements, Northern/Southern California seismic design impacts on steel fabrication and erection
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of both shop fabrication capabilities and field erection methodologies, (labor logistics, crane constraints, equipment access to building, site access limitations, and multi-phase scheduling).
• Ability to travel periodically to offices, client locations, and project sites. Travel Requirements: 10–15% travel expected, primarily for client meetings and site walks. Commute: hybrid or onsite.

• Potential exposure to extreme cold and hot temperatures
• Exposure to manufacturing, pipeline, and refining environment
• Exposure to noise above 85 decibels and intense odors
• Exposure to areas with limited visibility

• Climbing up and down stairs and ladders to both get in and out of trenches and up to elevated platforms, including scaffolding at significant heights.
• Lifting necessary equipment and materials 1–50 pounds, 50% of the time on a monthly basis for required tasks
• Potential or periodic requirements may include the following:
  • Walking on uneven terrain, with an average of 2 miles per day
  • Standing
  • Sitting, stooping, crawling, and kneeling
  • Use of respirator if position requires
  • Driving if required to travel
• If driving is required, a valid driver’s license and proof of insurability are required. All drivers are subject to a DMV background records search.