Estimator III Mechanical/Structural

The role

The Estimator III leads complex pursuits and major scopes with minimal supervision. This role integrates work packages and leads risk and constructability analysis for projects valued up to approximately $50 million.

What you will do

• 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.
• Contribute to cost history, benchmarks, production data, tools, templates, and process improvement.
• Support estimate turnover and lessons-learned activities to improve future estimate quality.

Required qualifications

• 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 w
• Effective written, verbal, presentation, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
• 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.

Nice to have

• 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

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 with a national presence and a local approach. Their service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication.