Senior Estimator, Utility & EPC Projects

Irby Construction Company; Charlotte (NC); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life & Disability insurance

Employee discounts & community support

Zusammenfassung

Irby Construction Company is seeking a skilled Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for utility, infrastructure, and civil projects. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and procurement to ensure bids reflect scope and company goals.

The role requires strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and experience with electrical estimating for data centers and large EPC projects. A related degree and 5+ years of estimating experience are expected.

Qualifikationen

• 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).
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in estimating software and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• 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.
• Support handoff from estimating to project management post-award, ensuring scope clarity and cost integrity.
• Participate in forecasting cost and cash flow of projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams during bid preparation.

Kenntnisse

RFPs review

Cost estimation

Subcontractor pricing

Bid preparation

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Electrical estimating

Bluebeam

Excel

MS Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Accubid

Trimble

ConEst

Microsoft Project

MS Office/Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Irby Construction Company is seeking a skilled Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for utility, infrastructure, and civil projects. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and procurement to ensure bids reflect scope and company goals.

The role requires strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and experience with electrical estimating for data centers and large EPC projects. A related degree and 5+ years of estimating experience are expected.