Senior Fabrication Estimator

The role

The Senior Fabrication Estimator develops complete fabrication estimates and leads technical reviews for complex pursuits. This role involves advising leadership on fabrication sequence, capacity, and risk while mentoring other estimators.

What you will do

• Lead fabrication estimates from pursuit planning through proposal and turnover.
• Review drawings, specifications, models, and bills of material to establish quantities and scope.
• Lead estimate reviews and provide independent QA/QC for fabrication pursuits.
• Develop conceptual and detailed estimates for fabricated products and assemblies.
• Estimate cutting, forming, machining, fitting, welding, assembly, handling, and loading.
• Obtain and evaluate quotes for raw materials, components, and specialty services.
• Advise Operations and leadership on fabrication sequence, capacity, and risk.
• Mentor estimators and improve technical consistency.
• Develop and maintain fabrication labor factors, material pricing, and estimating tools.
• Lead estimate turnover and lessons learned for assigned pursuits.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant estimating or equivalent directly applicable construction or shop fabrication experience.
• Fabrication estimating experience, including material takeoff, shop labor development, supplier pricing, and fabrication methods.
• Demonstrated success leading complex or high-risk pursuits with minimal oversight.
• Advanced capability in fabrication cost development, estimate strategy, risk evaluation, QA/QC, and coordination with shop Operations, detailing, procurement, and project teams.
• Ability to mentor others and influence consistent estimating practices.
• Proficiency with estimating, digital takeoff, spreadsheet, reporting, and document-management systems.
• Ability to interpret fabrication drawings, models, and specifications.
• Ability to travel periodically to offices, client locations, and project sites.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability when driving is required.
• Working knowledge of applicable fabrication codes and standards, welding requirements, material specifications, inspection and testing requirements, and their effects on cost and schedule.

Nice to have

• Structural steel and piping fabrication estimating experience
• Experience with structural drawings, connection details, piping isometrics, and pipe spool fabrication
• Experience with conceptual fabrication pricing, model-based quantity takeoff, and shop production planning
• Technical training, shop or field experience, or professional certification
• Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid and/or Tekla software

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.