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Senior Mechanical Estimator - Mining at Loenbro, LLC | LAYIQ

Estimating & Takeoffs
Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for structural steel fabrication and erection, process and utility piping, mechanical equipment setting and rigging, civil earthwork, concrete (foundations, slabs, structures), and electrical scopes when applicable.
Analyze RFPs, RFIs, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to identify all cost-driving elements and potential risks.
Develop labor hour estimates using historical production rates, craft labor agreements, and established estimating databases.
Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor quotes for scopes outside self-perform capability.
Build and maintain HeavyBid estimate templates, unit cost databases, activity and cost coding structures, and historical production data across all service lines.
Structure estimates so labor hours, crew makeup, quantities, and production rates can be cleanly exported and handed off to the Scheduling Department for CPM schedule development.
Proposal Development
Compile complete, well-organized bid packages including cost narratives, schedules, exclusions and clarifications, and commercial terms.
Coordinate with Operations, Project Executives, and Safety to validate assumptions, means and methods, and constructability.
Support development of project execution plans, staffing plans, and schedule logic (5x10, 5x12, or other workweek models) as needed for client evaluation.
Partner with the Scheduling Department to deliver estimate-driven inputs for Microsoft Project schedules, and validate that the resulting schedule aligns with estimated durations, manpower loading, and equipment utilization.
Participate in bid strategy sessions and pricing reviews with leadership.
Client & Site Engagement
Attend site walks, pre-bid meetings, and client interviews to gather scope clarity and build relationships.
Respond to client RFIs during the bid period with technical and commercial input.
Support post-award transition, providing estimate handoff and scope clarification to the project ops team.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with the Sales and Business Development team to align pursuits with pipeline strategy and account priorities.
Coordinate with Engineering (internal or client-side) on redlines, design clarifications, and constructability feedback.
Track win/loss outcomes and incorporate lessons learned into future estimates.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of estimating experience in industrial or mining construction, with demonstrated exposure to at least two of the core service lines (Structural, Piping, Mechanical Equipment Setting, Civil/Concrete).
Strong ability to read and interpret civil, structural, mechanical, and piping drawings and specifications.
Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid estimating software, or demonstrated ability to transition quickly from a comparable platform, along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project
, or the ability to structure and export estimate data — activity coding, labor hours, crew composition, quantities, and durations — in a format the Scheduling Department can use to build an accurate CPM schedule.
Working knowledge of MSHA regulations and mining site safety requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present estimates clearly to internal and client stakeholders.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to mine sites and client facilities as needed.

Senior Mechanical Estimator - Mining

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