Estimator III Mechanical/Structural

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.

• →Lead planning and execution of complex plan-and-specification, design-assist, design-build, and conceptual pursuits.
• →Integrate multiple work packages and validate quantities, productivity, pricing, indirect costs, schedule assumptions, and execution strategy.
• →Lead risk, constructability, contingency, and value-engineering analysis for assigned pursuits.
• →Direct quotation strategy, bid leveling, scope reconciliation, and resolution of subcontractor and vendor gaps.
• →Lead estimate reviews for assigned work and perform peer QA/QC on estimates of limited to moderate risk.
• →Coordinate with clients, designers, Operations, Procurement, and Business Development on scope, pricing, and pursuit strategy.
• →Mentor and direct junior estimators on pursuit assignments without assuming department personnel authority.
• →Contribute to cost history, benchmarks, production data, tools, templates, and process improvement.
• →Support estimate turnover and lessons-learned activities to improve future estimate quality.

· Minimum of 5 years of relevant construction estimating or equivalent directly applicable experience, with a strong focus on mechanical, structural, and industrial construction.

· Advanced estimating capability with demonstrated experience independently developing complex self-perform estimates from conceptual through final bid stages.

· Proven experience estimating self-perform scopes including light civil, concrete/structural, structural steel installation, process engineering, and process piping.

· Ability to lead estimate planning, scope development, quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, risk identification, estimate reviews, and cross-functional coordination with minimal supervision.

· Strong command of labor productivity, crew composition, production rates, material and equipment pricing, subcontractor/vendor analysis, indirect costs, general conditions, and proposal development.

· Advanced ability to interpret and quantify mechanical, structural, process piping, process engineering, civil, architectural, and related construction drawings and specifications.

· Demonstrated ability to identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, execution constraints, productivity risks, and interfaces between mechanical, structural, civil, and process scopes.

· Experience developing detailed self-perform estimates for concrete structures, structural steel installation, process piping systems, mechanical systems, equipment installation, and light civil/site work.

· Effective written, verbal, presentation, collaboration, and mentoring skills, with the ability to communicate estimate assumptions, risks, and recommendations to project leadership.

· Proficiency with applicable estimating and takeoff software, Microsoft Office, reporting, CRM, and document-management systems.

· Ability to travel periodically to offices, client locations, and project sites.

· Valid driver’s license and insurability when driving is required.

· Advanced proficiency in mechanical/structural estimating and self-perform construction, with demonstrated ability to evaluate quantities, labor requirements, productivity, material costs, equipment needs, and overall execution strategy.

• Experience with conceptual, design-assist, design-build, or multi-discipline estimating.
• Relevant degree, technical training, field experience, or professional certification.
• HCSS HeavyBid and/or Accubid estimating software proficiency

• 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.