Estimator - Utility & Infrastructure (Data Centers)

Quanta Services, Inc.; Plainview (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) Matching

Life & Disability Insurance

EAP

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Irby Construction Company is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for utility, infrastructure, and civil projects. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and procurement to ensure estimates align with project goals.

The role requires reviewing RFPs, RFQs, drawings, and specs, performing quantity takeoffs with Bluebeam, and developing bid documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of utility or infrastructure estimating experience.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in estimating software and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs/RFQs, drawings, and specs 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.
• Send scope requests and contract information to subcontractors for pricing quotes.
• Validate subcontractor and vendor pricing for accuracy and scope alignment.
• Develop bid clarifications and proposal documents for clients.
• Develop detailed electrical cost estimates for data centers and EPC projects.
• Participate in preconstruction planning and conceptual budgeting.
• Create work breakdown structures and cost code alignment.
• Incorporate risk analysis and contingency planning into estimates.
• Maintain historical cost data and update estimating databases.

Skills

Estimating software

MS Office

Excel

Bluebeam

Accubid

Trimble

ConEst

Cost analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Bluebeam

Accubid

Trimble

ConEst

MS Project

Job description

Irby Construction Company is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for utility, infrastructure, and civil projects. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and procurement to ensure estimates align with project goals.

The role requires reviewing RFPs, RFQs, drawings, and specs, performing quantity takeoffs with Bluebeam, and developing bid documents.