Chief Estimator - Industrial Electrical

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.

About the role

The Chief Estimator will lead a team in providing full electrical estimating and proposal preparation for all types of industrial facilities, including both new construction and maintenance, for projects up to $20M in value. Estimates will cover all types of contracts in the energy, mining, power, manufacturing, pulp/paper, agricultural, pharma, and other industries which Loenbro serves.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire estimating team for specific projects or regions.
• Coordinate attendance at bid meetings and walkthroughs at various client locations to determine project scope, complexities, accessibilities, and required proposal content.
• Review instructions, proposal specifications, drawings, and technical data necessary to provide a complete proposal for the customer.
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, previous proposals, job reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures for cost and production-based estimates.
• Prepare full-scope estimates on small, medium, and large-scale projects in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide project/estimate turnover and technical support for projects as needed to ensure effective project implementation.
• Review Field Change Orders for assigned projects and provide estimates if necessary.
• Ensure all documentation is maintained to support estimate figures.
• Work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and other management staff in the preparation and final evaluation of bids.
• Secure the best possible material and subcontracting costs by evaluating multiple quotes and proposals.
• Track RFP submissions from receipt to submission to client feedback.
• Track win/loss rate (evaluated by both number of estimates and dollar value of estimates).
• Develop a historical cost and production database, activity code book, and standardized cost codes.
• Delegate/assist project managers with various estimates and RFP responses.
• Constantly evaluate the proposal and RFP response process to look for efficiencies and improvements.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required or assigned by Division Manager.

Requirements

• 5+ years of heavy industrial or process-facility experience in cost estimating and cost control within the Electrical field, with strong knowledge of estimating techniques and engineering disciplines required to perform work.
• Ability to estimate all types and sizes of projects while preparing complex proposals with minimal supervision and demonstrating knowledge of the industries in which Loenbro operates.
• Ability to travel periodically to job sites as required.
• Completed OSHA or equivalent safety training.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, solid organizational capabilities, and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Capacity to manage occasional heavy workloads and quick turnaround timelines on estimates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HeavyBid estimating software.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Climbing up and down stairs and ladders to access trenches and elevated platforms (scaffolding at significant heights).
• Exposure to elements and weather conditions.
• Lifting necessary equipment and materials (1-50 pounds) 50% of the time monthly for required tasks.
• Potential or periodic amounts of time for the following:
  • Walking on uneven terrain, averaging 2 miles per day.
  • Standing, sitting, stooping, crawling, and kneeling.
  • Use of a respirator if required by the position.
• Compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.