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    Job Title: Chief Estimator - Industrial Electrical Company:  Loenbro, LLC Business Unit/Department:                                                                       Location:  Gilbert, Arizona Reports to:  Pre-Construction Director 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 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. Essential Job 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. Minimum Qualifications Required: 5+ years of heavy industrial or process‑facility experience in cost estimating and cost control within the Electrical field, with strong knowledge of estimating te