Chief Estimator; Mechanical

Overview

Company: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department: Pre Construction
Location: Westminster, CO / On-site
Reports to: Preconstruction Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt

About Loenbro

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.

At Loenbro, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.

The Chief Estimator will be responsible for 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.

• Coordinate attendance to bid meetings and walk-throughs at client locations to determine project scope, complexities, accessibilities, and required content of proposal.
• Review instructions and 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 a 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, as needed, in the preparation and final evaluation of bids.
• Secure best possible material and subcontracting costs by evaluating multiple quotes and proposals.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required or assigned by Division Manager.
• Tracking of RFP submissions from receipt to submission to client feedback
• Tracking of win/loss rate (evaluated by both number of estimates and dollar value of estimates)
• Development of 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 that can be implemented.
• As needed with revenue growth, build a team to support the estimating process

Required:

• 5+ years heavy industrial/process facility experience in cost estimating and cost control in the Electrical field.
• Strong knowledge of estimating techniques, engineering disciplines, and cost control techniques.
• Ability to estimate all types and sizes of projects.
• Ability to prepare complex proposals with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of the industries in which Loenbro operates.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and good organizational skills.
• Experience with Accu Bid estimating software preferred.
• Experience with P6 or similar scheduling software.
• Experience with Viewpoint or similar account software.
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time.
• Must be able to manage occasional heavy workloads and quick turnaround times on estimates.
• Periodic travel to job sites may be required.
• Completion of OSHA or equivalent safety training.
• Driver’s license with a clean driving record.