Mechanical Estimator

Position Overview

This position is responsible for working with the Estimating Group to provide complete proposal packages for client turnover. The individual filling this role will be responsible for estimating the projects’ size and scope of up to $25M, depending on the complexity of the project and the amount of self‑performance work.

• Estimate projects the size and scope of up to $25MM, depending on the complexity of the project and the amount of self‑performance work.
• Attend pre‑bid meetings.
• Read and understand all bid documents – drawings, scope of work, contract documents and project specific specifications.
• Draft pre‑estimate checklist & opportunity matrix based on information from the bid documents and pre‑bid meeting. Provide quick ROM pricing for further evaluation of opportunities.
• Set up bid review meetings.
• Review Request for Information (RFIs) to address questions throughout the bid process.
• Perform quantity take‑offs and review junior estimator take‑offs; enter quantities into estimating software when necessary.
• Assign labor, equipment, materials and subcontractors to task quantities.
• Support Junior Estimator in working with subcontractors and vendors for pricing. Expectation of 3 estimates per trade or material.
• Understand project requirements and assign indirect costs.
• Break projects down to a granular level to establish the work breakdown that can be transferred to the project reporting/coding structure.
• Generate cash‑flow table and project risk analysis reports and associated contingency evaluation.
• Generate all submittals called for in the RFQ.
• Compile all exceptions & clarifications.
• Generate project schedule and resource loading reports.
• Lead bid review meetings and provide information as necessary.
• If awarded, compile all bid information, disseminate it into appropriate project folder files and lead project turnover meetings, working with operations throughout the pre‑construction phase.
• Apply pragmatic analysis of overall project execution process to ensure estimate reflects the efficient execution of the project.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial construction estimating.
• Estimating experience with Accubid.
• Scheduling experience with MSP or P6.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Project Schedule and Excel Tracking.

• Direct experience in civil, concrete, structural steel, equipment setting and mechanical construction.
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid or similar estimating software.
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Job or similar project controls software.

• Health Insurance – Up to 80% of the employee portion paid.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) optional enrollment.
• Paid Time Off after waiting period.
• 401(k) with a company match up to 4% (employees are 100% vested after 90‑day waiting period).
• Dental, Vision, Life and Accident Insurance.

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Colorado Pay Range: $117,000 USD – $130,000 USD

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Construction
• Software Development
• IT Services
• IT Consulting