Industrial Electrical Estimator

Job Title: Industrial Electrical Estimator

Company: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department: Estimating                                              
Location: [City, State] / Hybrid
Reports to:  Chief Estimator
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt

About 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
This role as an Industrial Electrical Estimator will be responsible for working with the Estimating team to provide complete proposal packages for client turnover. You will be focused on estimating projects of up to $10MM, depending on complexity of the project and the amount of self-perform work.

 

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Estimate projects with size and scope of up to $10MM, depending on the complexity of the project.
• Utilize Estimating software to generate quantity takeoffs to compile complete electrical estimates.
• Create and submit proposals to customers based on estimate data, and effectively communicate scope and pricing with these customers.
• Work within a larger electrical estimating team and perform material takeoffs on projects up to $100MM.
• Attend pre-bid meetings.
• Read and understand all bid documents. These are to include all 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. Ability to quickly establish ROM pricing for further evaluation of opportunities.
• Set up bid review meetings.
• Review Request for Information (RFIs) to address questions throughout the bid process.
• Assign labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to the task quantities.
• Support Work with subcontractors and vendors for pricing. Expectation of three quotations per trade or material.
• Understand project requirements and assign indirect costs.
• Capacity to break projects down to a granular level to establish the work breakdown structure that can be directly transferred to the project reporting/coding structure.
• 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, and disseminate it into appropriate project folder files. Lead project turnover meetings, work with operations throughout the pre-con phase.
• Apply pragmatic analysis of overall project execution process to ensure estimate reflects the efficient execution of the project.
• Learn from estimating and operations teams, attend trainings, to continuously improve.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: (2-4 bullets max)

• Minimum of 2-5 years Estimating experience in self-perform, electrical construction estimating OR Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management / Engineering or other relevant discipline with 5 years' experience in Industrial Construction.
• Scheduling experience through the use of MSP or P6
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent computers skills including Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Project Schedule and Xcel tracking

 

Preferred:

• Experience with Accubid
• Direct experience in Commercial and Industrial construction

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Work Environment:

• In office, controlled temperature environment
• Variable weather and conditions out on job sites - exposure to extreme variability in climate.

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

 

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 LEADS by:

• Living with Integrity
• Exceeding Expectations
• Acting with Urgency
• Delivering Excellence

 

…we want to hear from you.

 

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This role will remain open until filled.