Chief Estimator Electrical

The role

The Chief Estimator leads a team of estimators to deliver accurate and timely proposals for industrial facilities. This role involves full estimating and proposal preparation for new construction and maintenance projects valued up to $100M across multiple disciplines.

What you will do

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to a team of estimators.
• Establish priorities and allocate resources for estimating efforts.
• Direct and validate the interpretation of bid documents.
• Ensure consistent development of high-quality, full-scope estimates.
• Drive training, mentoring, and professional development of estimating staff.
• Champion the use of historical cost data and estimating tools.
• Lead estimate reviews and governance processes.
• Oversee the turnover of estimates to Operations.
• Maintain accountability for pricing integrity and procurement strategies.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Operations and Business Development.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy industrial/process facility estimating and cost control across civil, structural, mechanical, or piping disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of estimating techniques, engineering disciplines, and cost control practices.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive and complex proposals with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of the industries served by Loenbro.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency across industry-standard estimating, scheduling, and ERP platforms, including systems comparable to HeavyBid, Primavera P6, and Viewpoint.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently under tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel periodically to job sites as required.
• OSHA certification or equivalent safety training.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

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)

About the company

Loenbro is a construction lifecycle partner serving various industries with service offerings including Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication.