Estimator II Mechanical/Structural

The role

The Estimator II independently develops complete estimates for routine pursuits and complex work. This role plans estimates, validates quantities and pricing, and prepares proposal deliverables for projects valued up to approximately $25 million.

What you will do

• Plan and execute plan-and-specification, design-assist, and 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.
• Perform ratio checks, self-review, benchmarking, and estimate reconciliation.
• 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 cost, productivity, quotation, and market data to estimating records and tools.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant construction estimating or equivalent directly applicable construction experience, with a focus on mechanical/structural scopes.
• Demonstrated ability to independently produce complete self-perform construction estimates for mechanical and structural work.
• Experience estimating self-perform scopes including light civil, concrete/structural, steel installation, process engineering, and process piping.
• Working knowledge of labor productivity, material and equipment pricing, crew composition, production rates, subcontractor analysis, indirect costs, and proposal development.
• Ability to interpret and quantify from mechanical, structural, process, piping, civil, and architectural drawings and specifications.
• Experience developing detailed takeoffs and estimates for process piping, structural steel, concrete, equipment installation, and related mechanical/industrial construction scopes.
• Proficiency with applicable estimating and takeoff software, Microsoft Office, CRM, and document-management systems.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, written communication, and ability to manage multiple estimates and competing 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 mechanical, structural, and industrial construction, including the ability to understand scope, quantities, labor requirements, productivity, and pricing.

Nice to have

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

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)

Before you apply

• All drivers are subject to a DMV background records search.

About the company

Loenbro is a construction lifecycle partner across the U.S. serving various industries including Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication.