Senior Estimator, Utilities & Infrastructure (Data Centers)

Irby Construction Company; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee health & wellbeing programs

Professional development & career path

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes analyzing drawings, specs, and bid documents, with involvement in preconstruction budgeting and risk assessment, supporting handoff to project management after award.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in utility or infrastructure estimating (gas, electric, civil).
• Proficiency in estimating software and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple bids simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs, RFQs, drawings, and specifications 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 out scope requests and contract information 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work under deadlines

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Accubid

Trimble

ConEst

Job description

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

The role emphasizes analyzing drawings, specs, and bid documents, with involvement in preconstruction budgeting and risk assessment, supporting handoff to project management after award.