Chief Estimator - Industrial Mechanical & Structural

Loenbro; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Professional development and training

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Loenbro is seeking a Chief Estimator - Mechanical/Structural in Franklin, TN to lead a high-performing estimating team and deliver accurate, competitive proposals for industrial facilities up to $100M across civil, structural, and mechanical work.

This role requires strong leadership, rigorous estimating practices, and collaboration with Operations and Business Development to align strategies with market conditions; travel may be required and proficiency with HeavyBid, Primavera P6, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy industrial estimating and cost control.
• Experience across civil, structural, mechanical, or piping disciplines.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive proposals with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with estimating techniques and cost-control practices.
• Willingness to travel and valid driver27s license.
• OSHA certification or equivalent safety training.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to a team of estimators responsible for development and delivery of accurate, competitive proposals across all project sizes and disciplines.
• Establish priorities, allocate resources, and ensure alignment of estimating efforts with business objectives, client expectations, and pursuit strategies.
• Direct and validate interpretation of bid documents, ensuring complete and compliant proposal execution.
• Ensure development of high-quality, full-scope estimates through standardized processes and disciplined application of best practices.
• Drive training, mentoring, and professional development of estimating staff.
• Champion the use and improvement of historical cost data and estimating tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead estimate reviews and governance processes to ensure defensible proposals.
• Oversee turnover of estimates to Operations with clear, complete documentation.
• Maintain pricing integrity, including change order estimates and procurement strategies.
• Collaborate with Operations, Business Development, and leadership to align strategies with market conditions.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, including win/loss and estimate accuracy.
• Lead development of estimating systems, cost structures, and processes for scalability.
• Build and develop the estimating organization to meet increasing demand.
• Promote LEAD values in leadership, accountability, discipline, and excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Multi-project management

Travel readiness

Tools

HeavyBid

Primavera P6

Viewpoint

Job description

Loenbro is seeking a Chief Estimator - Mechanical/Structural in Franklin, TN to lead a high-performing estimating team and deliver accurate, competitive proposals for industrial facilities up to $100M across civil, structural, and mechanical work.

This role requires strong leadership, rigorous estimating practices, and collaboration with Operations and Business Development to align strategies with market conditions; travel may be required and proficiency with HeavyBid, Primavera P6, and