Senior Estimator — Relocation Available

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

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership stipend

Wellness program

Fertility benefits

Pet insurance

And more

Job summary

Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites you to join our in-house Operations team in Covington, LA as a Senior Estimator. You will lead multi-disciplinary cost estimates for engineering projects, integrating vendor pricing and internal models, and mentor junior staff throughout the process to ensure accurate, risk-informed results.

Collaborating with engineering, procurement, scheduling, and field teams, you will validate inputs, manage bid packages, and ensure estimates align with

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

Engineering knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Mentoring staff

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Estimating software

Document control systems

Job description

Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites you to join our in-house Operations team in Covington, LA as a Senior Estimator. You will lead multi-disciplinary cost estimates for engineering projects, integrating vendor pricing and internal models, and mentor junior staff throughout the process to ensure accurate, risk-informed results.

Collaborating with engineering, procurement, scheduling, and field teams, you will validate inputs, manage bid packages, and ensure estimates align with