SIP Estimator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Generate precise, competitive, and detailed estimates for scaffolding, insulation, and painting/coatings for complex industrial projects.

• Manage the entire SIP estimating process for projects valued up to $25M or more, depending on the scope and self-performance.

• Conduct and verify quantity takeoffs for coating surface areas, insulation linear and square footage, and scaffold cubic volumes.

• Evaluate labor, equipment, material pricing, subcontractor costs, contingencies, indirect expenses, and project risks.

• Participate in pre-bid meetings and facilitate bid review sessions.

• Examine RFIs throughout the bidding process.

• Execute quantity takeoffs and supervise Junior Estimator takeoffs.

• Utilize estimating software to ascertain costs and finalize pricing.

• Ensure adherence to contractual obligations, craft standards, and company policies.

• Develop price proposals, execution strategies, clarifications, and documents requested by clients.

• Interpret specifications for coatings and linings, insulation schedules/details, scaffold access plans, general arrangement and isometric drawings, as well as contract documents.

• Create pre-estimate checklists and opportunity matrices.

• Establish ROM pricing for opportunity assessments.

• Employ HCSS HeavyBid for estimating tasks.

• Implement DesignAssist and DesignBuild methodologies when suitable.

• Assist Junior Estimators with pricing from subcontractors and vendors.

• Allocate indirect costs such as scaffold standing time, rental periods, containment, and access equipment.

• Estimate painting/coatings scopes including abrasive blasting, hydroblasting, primers, epoxies, urethanes, and specialized high-temperature coatings.

• Estimate insulation and lagging systems for piping, vessels, tanks, and equipment.

• Estimate scaffold erection and inspection scopes, covering labor, volumes, rental durations, engineered designs, inspections, and tagging.

• Communicate with operations, procurement, and project management teams during the pre-construction phase.

• Produce RFQ submissions.

• Provide project execution analysis to enhance efficiency and profitability.

• Create cash flow forecasts, risk analysis reports, and resource-loaded schedules.

• Assist business development initiatives with conceptual estimates and ROM pricing.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2-5+ years of experience in industrial construction estimating related to scaffolding, insulation, and/or painting & coatings scopes, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.

• Experience in estimating using Accubid, HCSS HeavyBid, or similar software.

• Proficient in reading and interpreting coating specifications, insulation details, scaffold drawings, and other technical schematics.

• Knowledge of SSPC/AMPP surface preparation and coating standards, various insulation and lagging system types and applications, and OSHA Subpart L scaffold requirements.

• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Capability to read isometric, PIDs, and architectural drawings.

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.

• Preferred: Scheduling experience with MS.

• Preferred: Direct experience in industrial painting & coatings, insulation & lagging, and scaffold erection in refinery, power generation, or heavy industrial environments.

• Preferred: Familiarity with DesignAssist and DesignBuild delivery methods.

• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex bids concurrently.

• Preferred: Experience in turnaround, outage, and shutdown estimating.

• Preferred: AMPP/NACE Coating Inspector (CIP) certification or SSPC Protective Coatings Specialist credential.

• Preferred: Scaffold Competent Person certification and OSHA 30-Hour Construction training.

• Ability to work primarily in an indoor office environment, with occasional time spent at outdoor industrial sites.

• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

• Adherence to applicable safety regulations, PPE requirements, and Loenbro EH&S policies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.

• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Employee assistance program (EAP).

• Competitive salary.

• Incentives for those who join our team.