Senior Estimator, Power & EPC Leader

Ampirical Solutions LLC; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

401(k) with match

PTO 120+ hours

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Ampirical is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the development of comprehensive cost estimates for multi-disciplinary engineering projects in Covington, LA. You'll validate inputs, integrate vendor pricing and internal cost models, and navigate complex pricing scenarios with minimal oversight, while mentoring junior staff.

This in-office role emphasizes accuracy, risk-informed estimates, and alignment with client and contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years cost estimating in engineering, construction, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; experience acceptable in lieu.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary cost estimates, integrating vendor pricing and internal cost models.
• Analyze historical cost data and maintain benchmark database.
• Interpret bid documents and RFPs; assemble bid packages and quality control.
• Coordinate with schedulers, procurement, and engineering to align estimates with timelines.
• Review subcontractor quotes and support vendor negotiations.
• Perform constructability reviews and develop value engineering proposals.
• Build risk registers, contingency strategies, and assumption/exclusion documentation

Skills

Advanced Excel

Estimating software

Vendor pricing

Mentoring

Communication

Powersafe Training

Education

Engineering Degree

Construction Management Degree

Tools

Estimating software

Document control systems

Job description

Ampirical is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the development of comprehensive cost estimates for multi-disciplinary engineering projects in Covington, LA. You'll validate inputs, integrate vendor pricing and internal cost models, and navigate complex pricing scenarios with minimal oversight, while mentoring junior staff.

This in-office role emphasizes accuracy, risk-informed estimates, and alignment with client and contractual requirements.