Senior Estimator – Electrical EPC Lead

Quanta Services, Inc.; Richland, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company  –

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Discounts & Community Support

Job summary

Irby Construction Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, seeks a Senior Estimator to lead complex project estimates, mentor junior staff, and ensure accuracy and competitiveness in bids. The role requires deep technical knowledge, strong analytics, and effective leadership to support project acquisition and execution.

You will review drawings, perform quantity take-offs, negotiate with vendors, develop cost estimates for labor, materials, and subcontractor services, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in estimating, preferably in the utility, infrastructure, or civil construction industry.
• Expertise in estimation software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication abilities.
• Experience in electrical estimating, preferably within data center, industrial, or mission-critical projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and modern estimating software (e.g., Accubid, Trimble, ConEst, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Review and validate estimates prepared by junior estimators.
• Develop and maintain estimation standards and procedures.
• Negotiate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and training to Estimator I and II team members.
• Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor services.
• Identify high-risk cost areas and recommend contingencies or mitigation strategies.
• Review RFPs, RFQs, drawings, and specifications to determine project scope and requirements.
• Ensure that scope requests and contract information are distributed to potential subcontractors for pricing quotes.
• Validate subcontractor and vendor pricing for accuracy and scope alignment.
• Develop bid clarifications and proposal documents for submission to clients.
• Develop detailed electrical cost estimates for data centers and other large EPC projects.
• 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.
• Lead forecasting of cost and cash flow for projects.
• Support handoff from estimating to project management post-award, ensuring scope clarity and cost integrity.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and trade partners to ensure estimating accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Lead pre-bid meetings and site walks to gather project details.
• Communicate estimate assumptions, clarifications, and requirements to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure estimates comply with company standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain organized bid folders containing drawings, specifications, correspondence, and clarifications.

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

Excel

Bluebeam

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Electrical estimating

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM

Engineering degree

Tools

Estimating software

Bluebeam

MS Project

Accubid/Trimble/ConEst

Job description

Irby Construction Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, seeks a Senior Estimator to lead complex project estimates, mentor junior staff, and ensure accuracy and competitiveness in bids. The role requires deep technical knowledge, strong analytics, and effective leadership to support project acquisition and execution.

You will review drawings, perform quantity take-offs, negotiate with vendors, develop cost estimates for labor, materials, and subcontractor services, and