Chief Estimator - Industrial Electrical

Loenbro•Gilbert, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Estimator will be responsible for leading a team in providing full electrical estimating and proposal preparation for all types of industrial facilities, including both new construction and maintenance, for projects up to $20M in value. Estimates will cover all types of contracts in the energy, mining, power, manufacturing, pulp/paper, agricultural, pharma, and other industries which Loenbro serves.

Requirements

5+ years of heavy industrial or process‑facility experience in cost estimating and cost control within the Electrical field, with strong knowledge of estimating techniques and engineering disciplines required to perform work.
Must be able to estimate all types and sizes of projects while preparing complex proposals with minimal supervision and demonstrating knowledge of the industries in which Loenbro operates.
Ability to travel periodically to job sites as required
Must have completed OSHA or equivalent safety training
Must hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
Solid organizational capabilities
The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
The capacity to manage occasional heavy workloads and quick turnaround timelines on estimates.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HeavyBid estimating software preferred.

Responsibilities

Leading and managing entire estimating team for specific project or region.
Coordinate attendance to bid meetings and walk through various client locations to determine project scope, complexities, accessibilities, and required content of proposal.
Review instructions and proposal specifications, drawings, technical data necessary to provide a complete proposal for the customer.
Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, previous proposals, job reports, etc. into unit and man hour figures for cost and production-based estimates.
Prepare full-scope estimates on small, medium, and large-scale projects, in a timely and accurate manner.
Provide a project/estimate turnover and technical support for projects as needed to ensure effective project implementation.
Review Field Change Orders for assigned projects and provide estimates if necessary.
Ensure all documentation is maintained to support estimate figures.
Work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and other management staff, as needed, in the preparation and final evaluation of bids.
Secure best possible material and subcontracting costs by evaluating multiple quotes and proposals.
Perform additional responsibilities as required or assigned by Division Manager.
Tracking of RFP submissions from receipt to submission to client feedback
Tracking of win/loss rate (evaluated by both number of estimates and dollar value of estimates)
Development of historical cost and production database, activity code book, and standardized cost codes
Delegate/assist project managers with various estimates and RFP responses.
Constantly evaluate the proposal and RFP response process to look for efficiencies and improvements that can be implemented.