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Estimator II Mechanical/Structural

loenbro

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute complete plan-and-specification, design-assist, and appropriate 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; elevate material scope, contractual, or execution concerns.
  • Perform ratio checks, self-review, benchmarking, and estimate reconciliation before formal review.
  • 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 reliable cost, productivity, quotation, and market data to estimating records and tools.

Requirements

  • cting with Urgency

Preferred

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

Job Summary

The Estimator II independently develops complete estimates for routine pursuits and defined scopes on more complex work, with limited guidance on unusual technical or commercial issues. This role plans estimates, validates quantities and pricing, evaluates quotations, resolves routine scope and risk issues, and prepares defensible proposal deliverables. A typical project-value guide is up to approximately $25 million, but complexity, risk, delivery method, scope integration, and required independence govern assignment.

Required

  • 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.

Potential Hazards

Potential exposure to extreme cold and hot temperatures

Exposure to manufacturing, pipeline, and refining environment

  • Exposure to noise above 85 decibels and intense odors
  • Exposure to areas with limited visibility

Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • Climbing up and down stairs and ladders to both get in and out of trenches and up to elevated platforms, including scaffolding at significant heights
  • Lifting necessary equipment and materials 1–50 pounds, 50% of the time on a monthly basis for required tasks

Potential or periodic requirements may include the following

  • Walking on uneven terrain, with an average of 2 miles per day
  • Standing
  • Sitting, stooping, crawling, and kneeling
  • Use of respirator if position requires

Driving if required to travel

If driving is required, a valid driver’s license and proof of insurability are required. All drivers are subject to a DMV background records search.

Benefits

  • Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:
  • 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)

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.

Guided by

  • Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities.
  • If you’re ready to be part of a company that

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E

xceeding Expectations

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elivering Excellence

  • …we want to hear from you.
  • Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job will remain open until filled.

Colorado Pay Range

  • $105,000
  • $120,000 USD

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