Estimator – Utilities & Infrastructure EPC

Quanta Services, Inc.; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Coverage

HSA/FSAs

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 4.

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Benefits

Quanta Cares

Job summary

Irby Construction Company, a Quanta Services subsidiary, is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for utility, infrastructure, and civil construction. The role requires analyzing drawings, bid documents, vendor pricing, and risk factors to develop competitive proposals.

You will work with project teams to ensure scope clarity and cost alignment across large EPC projects. The position emphasizes data center and electrical estimating experience, collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of utility or infrastructure estimating experience.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in estimating software and MS Office.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines.
• Experience in electrical estimating for data centers or EPC projects.
• Proficiency in Excel, Bluebeam, MS Project, and modern estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs, RFQs, drawings, and specifications to determine project scope and requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor services.
• Identify high-risk cost areas and recommend contingencies or mitigation strategies.
• Develop bid clarifications and proposal documents for submission to clients.
• Support handoff from estimating to project management post-award.
• Participate in preconstruction planning and conceptual budgeting during early project development stages.
• Create work breakdown structures and cost code alignment for estimates.
• Incorporate risk analysis and contingency planning into estimates.
• Maintain historical cost data and update estimating databases for accuracy.
• Review drawings, specifications, and design documents to identify scope and potential cost impacts.
• Perform quantity take-offs using Bluebeam and/or other digital tools.
• Manage vendor and subcontractor pricing, ensuring comprehensive and timely coverage.
• Maintain cost databases, benchmarking tools, and historical records to support pricing consistency and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams during bid preparation.
• Collaborate with trade partners to ensure estimating accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site walks to gather project details.
• Communicate estimate assumptions and requirements to stakeholders.
• Ensure estimates comply with company standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Construction estimating

Cost analysis

Contract negotiation

Reading drawings

Excel

Bluebeam

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Accubid

Trimble

ConEst

Microsoft Project

Job description

Irby Construction Company, a Quanta Services subsidiary, is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for utility, infrastructure, and civil construction. The role requires analyzing drawings, bid documents, vendor pricing, and risk factors to develop competitive proposals.

You will work with project teams to ensure scope clarity and cost alignment across large EPC projects. The position emphasizes data center and electrical estimating experience, collaboration across