Estimator II

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.

• →Plan and execute complete plan-and-specification, design-assist, and appropriate design-build estimates.
• →Develop and validate quantities, labor productivity, material and equipment pricing, indirect costs, and subcontractor coverage.
• →Evaluate quotations for scope alignment, exclusions, commercial terms, and pricing completeness.
• →Resolve routine design discrepancies and risks; elevate material scope, contractual, or execution concerns.
• →Perform ratio checks, self-review, benchmarking, and estimate reconciliation before formal review.
• →Prepare proposal pricing, assumptions, exclusions, alternates, and required estimate deliverables.
• →Coordinate with Operations, Procurement, Business Development, vendors, subcontractors, and design participants.
• →Support and coach less-experienced estimators on assigned work.
• →Contribute reliable cost, productivity, quotation, and market data to estimating records and tools.

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant construction estimating or equivalent directly applicable construction experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently produce complete construction estimates.
• Working knowledge of labor productivity, material and equipment pricing, subcontractor analysis, indirect costs, and proposal development.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documents applicable to the assigned discipline.
• Proficiency with applicable estimating, takeoff, Microsoft Office, CRM, and document-management systems.
• Strong organization, written communication, and ability to manage concurrent deadlines.
• Ability to travel periodically to offices, client locations, and project sites.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability when driving is required.
• Working proficiency in the assigned electrical, mechanical/piping, civil/structural, or multi-discipline scope and its drawings, specifications, quantities, productivity, and pricing.

• Relevant degree, technical training, field experience, or professional certification.
• Experience with Accubid, HeavyBid, Salesforce, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or comparable systems.

• 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.