Estimator - Gas Operations

Quanta Services, Inc.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthStar Energy Solutions, a Quanta Services, Inc. company, is seeking a skilled Estimator to join our Gas Operations team in Grand Prairie, TX. You will develop bids and cost estimates for gas distribution projects, coordinating with Gas Operations leadership to price work safely, efficiently, and profitably.

The role requires reading drawings, performing takeoffs, and building pricing databases, with emphasis on safety, OQ, and regulatory requirements, using estimating software and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent industry experience considered.
• CEP or CPE certifications a plus.
• OSHA 10/30 and First Aid/CPR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and bids for natural gas distribution projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings, maps, work orders, and scopes of work.
• Develop labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor pricing, including excavation, boring, and joint use trench work.
• Review bid documents, unit-price schedules, and customer contract requirements to identify scope, risks, assumptions, and exclusions.
• Partner with Gas Operations leadership, superintendents, and general foremen to validate crew composition, productivity, means and methods, and equipment needs.
• Build and maintain unit-price and cost databases using actual field production and cost data to improve estimate accuracy over time.
• Support proposal preparation, bid clarifications, and pricing negotiations with utility customers.
• Assist with change order pricing and provide estimating support to project teams during execution.
• Reinforce NorthStar's safety-first culture by ensuring estimates account for safety, operator qualification (OQ), and regulatory requirements on active gas systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Communication

Bid management

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Equivalent industry experience considered

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us

NorthStar Energy Solutions, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company, is headquartered in Grand Prairie, TX and operates across the Central Southwest part of the United States. We are leaders specializing in transmission lines, distribution lines, substation construction, foundations, storm damage repairs, and electrical contracting.

Joining our team means being part of an organization that values drive and inclusion. We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.

About this Role

Northstar Energy Solutions is looking for a highly skilled Estimator to join our Gas Operations team in Grand Prairie, TX. As a proud member of the Quanta Services family, NorthStar specializes in transmission, energized work, distribution, substation construction, foundations, gas infrastructure, and telecommunications, with safety at the core of everything we do. Our Gas Distribution crews install, maintain, repair, and test gas lines for utility customers across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The Estimator will develop accurate, competitive bids and cost estimates for gas distribution projects, working closely with Gas Operations leadership, superintendents, and general foremen, to price work that can be built safely, efficiently, and profitably.

What You'll Do

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and bids for natural gas distribution projects, including new poly and steel gas line installations, gas line replacements, meter relocations, leak repairs, and cathodic protection.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings, maps, work orders, and scopes of work.
• Develop labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor pricing, including excavation, boring, and joint use trench work.
• Review bid documents, unit-price schedules, and customer contract requirements to identify scope, risks, assumptions, and exclusions.
• Partner with Gas Operations leadership, superintendents, and general foremen to validate crew composition, productivity, means and methods, and equipment needs.
• Build and maintain unit-price and cost databases using actual field production and cost data to improve estimate accuracy over time.
• Support proposal preparation, bid clarifications, and pricing negotiations with utility customers.
• Assist with change order pricing and provide estimating support to project teams during execution.
• Reinforce NorthStar's safety-first culture by ensuring estimates account for safety, operator qualification (OQ), and regulatory requirements on active gas systems.

What You'll Bring

• Working knowledge of gas distribution construction methods and live-gas work practices.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, utility maps, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Excel; comfortable working with large data sets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with, operations leaders, and customers.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter mindset with the drive to take ownership of your work and contribute to a team that rewards excellence.

• driver's license and the ability to travel to job sites and customer offices as needed.

Educational/Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent industry experience considered in lieu of degree.
• AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) or ASPE Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) certification a plus.
• OSHA 10 or 30 and First Aid/CPR preferred.

What You'll Get

As a NorthStar Energy Solutions employee, you will have access to a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you and your family.

• 401(k) plan with immediate employer matching and vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with your choice of PPO, HSA, or FSA plans
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee discounts on everyday purchases, including travel, electronics, entertainment, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.