Senior Estimator - Electric Utility EPC Leader

Ampirical; Covington (LA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership stipend

Wellness program

Fertility benefits

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ampirical in Covington, LA is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead multi-disciplinary cost estimates for engineering projects. You will validate inputs across disciplines, integrate vendor pricing and internal cost models, and mentor junior staff to ensure accurate, risk-informed estimates tied to client and contractual requirements.

Working with engineering, procurement, scheduling, and field teams, you’ll build robust bid packages, review subcontractor quotes, and support negotiation while

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cost estimating experience in engineering, construction, or a related field
• College degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline preferred (experience in lieu of education acceptable)
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-disciplinary estimates with minimal oversight
• Experience interpreting bid documents/RFPs and reviewing subcontractor quotes
• Advanced Excel proficiency; familiarity with estimating software and document control systems
• Strong communication skills and experience mentoring junior staff
• Powersafe Training required (or willingness to complete upon hire); valid driver's license required
• PMP certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead development of multi-disciplinary cost estimates, integrating vendor pricing, internal cost models, and productivity/labor adjustments
• Analyze historical cost data and maintain a benchmarked cost database
• Interpret bid documents and RFPs, directing bid package assembly and quality control
• Coordinate with schedulers, procurement, and engineering to keep estimates aligned with timelines and scope
• Review subcontractor quotes and support vendor negotiations
• Perform constructability reviews and develop value engineering (VE) proposals
• Build risk registers, contingency strategies, and assumption/exclusion documentation
• Prepare client-ready estimate reports and presentations
• Mentor junior estimating staff

Skills

Cost estimating

Bid/RFP interpretation

Vendor pricing

Project leadership

Excel proficiency

Mentoring junior staff

PMP certification

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Tools

Estimating software

Document control systems

Job description

Ampirical in Covington, LA is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead multi-disciplinary cost estimates for engineering projects. You will validate inputs across disciplines, integrate vendor pricing and internal cost models, and mentor junior staff to ensure accurate, risk-informed estimates tied to client and contractual requirements.

Working with engineering, procurement, scheduling, and field teams, you’ll build robust bid packages, review subcontractor quotes, and support negotiation while