Chief Estimator Mechanical/Structural
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Texas
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- C level
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 10+ years of estimating experience in industrial construction, with strong experience across mechanical/structural, concrete structural, process equipment, process piping, and light civil scopes.
- 5+ years of experience leading estimators, managing pursuit assignments, and overseeing estimating workflow, quality, and team performance.
- Demonstrated expert proficiency in quantity takeoffs, scope development, cost estimating and pricing, conceptual estimating, bid and proposal management, risk analysis, QA/QC, and estimating process m
- Proven ability to lead complex, multi-discipline estimates and proposals involving mechanical/structural systems, concrete and structural work, process equipment, process piping, and light civil const
- Strong knowledge of labor productivity, material and equipment pricing, subcontractor and vendor cost analysis, indirect costs, contingency, escalation, and project-specific pricing requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to establish estimating standards and methodologies, allocate resources, manage workflow, develop employees, and lead continuous-improvement initiatives.
- Advanced analytical capability using historical costs, benchmark data, trend logs, ratios, metrics, market trends, and estimate performance results.
- Proficiency with industry-standard estimating, quantity takeoff, scheduling, reporting, and ERP systems; advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, designers, Operations, Business Development, lead
- Ability to manage multiple complex estimates, competing priorities, and demanding deadlines.
- Willingness to travel periodically to offices, client locations, and job sites.
- Valid driver’s license and insurability when driving is required.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
- Relevant estimating, cost, project-delivery, leadership, safety, or technical certifications and training that complement demonstrated role proficiency.
- Experience with estimating software, systems, and data-management tools, including Accubid, HeavyBid, Salesforce, PlanSwift, and Bluebeam.
Full description
**Job Title: Chief EstimatorCompany: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department: Loenbro Industrial Construction
Location: Texas
Reports to: Preconstruction Manager
Employment Type: Full Time
FLSA Classification: ExemptAbout Loenbro**
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.
**Job Summary
The Chief Estimator is the estimating department leader responsible for strategy, quality, people, resource allocation, and business results. This role sets estimating standards and methodology; leads complex, high-value and multi-discipline pursuits; and ensures accurate, competitive, timely, and defensible proposals. The Chief Estimator develops estimating talent, directs workflow and pursuit assignments, strengthens cost data and systems, and partners with key stakeholders to align scope, pricing, market conditions, risk, and execution strategy for successful project delivery.Essential Job Responsibilities **
- Provide strategic leadership to the estimating team by aligning priorities, staffing, pursuit assignments, and resources with regional and company objectives.
- Build, retain, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing estimating team; establish clear expectations, accountability, succession plans, and professional development priorities.
- Assess estimating staffing needs, support recruiting and hiring efforts, and maintain appropriate team capacity as business needs grow.
- Lead the estimating process, estimate-request workflow, deadlines, deliverables, documentation control, and quality control across project sizes, disciplines, and delivery methods.
- Establish, maintain, and continuously improve department standards, procedures, work package structures, estimating methods, cost structures, and review requirements.
- Direct the development of estimates across varying project stages, delivery methods, and levels of scope definition, ensuring each estimate is appropriately structured for the pursuit.