SIP Estimator

SIP Estimator (Scaffolding, Insulation & Painting)

Company:
Loenbro, LLC

Business Unit/Department:
Pre-construction

Location:

Remote

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach- every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

At Loenbro, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.

The SIP Estimator is responsible for working with the Estimating team to develop accurate, competitive, and comprehensive scaffolding, insulation, and painting & coatings estimates for complex industrial projects. This role oversees the full SIP estimating process—including quantity takeoffs of surface area, linear footage, and scaffold volume, labor and equipment analysis, material pricing, subcontractor evaluations, and risk assessments, for projects up to $25M or higher depending on scope and self-performance.

The SIP Estimator interprets coating and lining specifications, insulation schedules and details, scaffold access plans, general arrangement and isometric drawings, and contract documents to build detailed work breakdown structures and precise cost models.

• Estimate projects the size and scope of projects up to $25M, considering complexity and self-performance scope.
• Validate quantity take-offs—including coating surface area, insulation linear and square footage, and scaffold cubic volume and ensure accurate input into estimating software.
• Apply advanced cost analysis and contingency planning for risk mitigation.
• Attend pre-bid meetings.
• Set up and lead bidreview meetings.
• Review request for Information (RFI's) to address questions throughout bid process
• Perform quantity take-offs and review Junior Estimator takeoffs.
• Utilize estimating software to develop cost and final pricing.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, applicable craft standards, and company standards.
• Create detailed price proposal, execution plans, clarifications, and any further documents requested by Client.

• Interpret and analyze coating and lining specifications, insulation schedules and details, scaffold access plans, general arrangement and isometric drawings, as well as all bid documents.
• Draft pre-estimate checklist & opportunity matrix based on information from the bid documents and pre-bid meetings.
• Ability to quickly establish ROM pricing for further evaluation of opportunities.
• Utilize HCSS Heavy Bid software for accurate and efficient estimating.
• Incorporate design methodologies such as Design Assist and Design Build when applicable.
• Support Junior Estimator in work with subcontractors and vendors for pricing.
• Understand project requirements and assign indirect costs, including scaffold standing time, rental duration, containment, and access equipment.

• Painting & Coatings:
  Estimate surface preparation and application scopes-abrasive blasting, hydroblasting, primers, epoxies, urethanes, and specialty high-temperature coatings- applying SSPC/AMPP surface preparation standards, DFT and coat buildup requirements, containment, and production rates to…