Data Center Field Estimator — On‑Site & Travel

Quanta Services, Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Comprehensive benefits

PPO/HSA/FSA options

Short & long-term benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

NorthStar Energy Services, a Quanta Services, Inc. company, is seeking a Field Estimator to support cost estimating for data center construction projects.

You will review drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, verify field conditions, and prepare estimates for civil, structural, mechanical, and piping scopes at assigned project sites. Travel and extended on-site assignments are required, with collaboration across engineering, procurement and project management teams to ensure accurate estimates

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; related field experience considered in place of a degree.
• Strong interest in industrial construction and project estimating.
• Analytical skills, solid math ability, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with estimating tools such as Bluebeam, MC2, Accubid, or similar software is a plus.
• Basic understanding of construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and across project teams.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced data center construction environment.
• Ability to travel and remain on-site for extended assignments; per diem provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing detailed cost estimates and change order pricing for civil, structural, mechanical, and piping work.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents and perform quantity takeoffs to identify material, labor, and equipment needs.
• Support the review and comparison of subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and project management teams to ensure estimates reflect project scope.
• Maintain historical cost and benchmarking data, and monitor material pricing and labor rates to support future estimates.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkdowns to understand scope and field conditions.
• Help prepare proposal documentation, supporting cost details, and final bid packages.

Skills

Analytical skills

Math ability

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Willingness to travel

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

MC2

Accubid

Job description

NorthStar Energy Services, a Quanta Services, Inc. company, is seeking a Field Estimator to support cost estimating for data center construction projects.

You will review drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, verify field conditions, and prepare estimates for civil, structural, mechanical, and piping scopes at assigned project sites. Travel and extended on-site assignments are required, with collaboration across engineering, procurement and project management teams to ensure accurate estimates