Chief Estimator

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Dallas, TX

Leonbro, LLC

Position Overview

The Chief Estimator will be responsible for 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.

Job Duties

• Coordinate attendance to bid meetings and walk throughs at 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.
• Track RFP submissions from receipt to submission to client feedback.
• Track win / loss rate (evaluated by both number of estimates and dollar value of estimates).
• Develop 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.
• As needed with revenue growth, build a team to support the estimating process.

Skills / Qualifications

Periodic travel to job sites may be required.

Potential Hazards

Essential Requirements

Potential or Periodic amounts of time for the following :

Benefits

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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