Senior Piping & Mechanical Estimator: EPC Cost Lead

Quanta Power Solutions, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Weekly Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a Senior Piping & Mechanical Estimator to lead piping construction estimates for power generation, utility, industrial, and renewable projects. This role also mentors estimating teammates and supports business development to win competitive bids.

The ideal candidate combines piping expertise with analytical and leadership skills, collaborating with engineering, procurement, construction, operations and BD to deliver accurate, timely estimates and drive project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of estimating experience in industrial, power generation, utility, energy, or heavy construction environments.
• 3+ years of experience leading complex piping estimates or estimating teams.
• Strong understanding of piping systems, fabrication, installation methods, welding processes, and construction execution.
• Proficiency with estimating software and construction cost databases.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and related estimating tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, and specifications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of detailed piping estimates for EPC, maintenance, turnaround, and construction projects.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, bid documents, and scopes of work to determine labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and indirect costs.
• Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and bid-level estimates with a high degree of accuracy.
• Develop quantity takeoffs for process piping, utility piping, underground piping, and related mechanical systems.
• Solicit, evaluate, and incorporate vendor and subcontractor quotations into estimates.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and value-engineering alternatives.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and business development teams during the estimating process.
• Lead bid reviews and present estimate assumptions, pricing strategies, and risk assessments to senior leadership.
• Maintain and improve estimating databases, labor productivity factors, and historical cost records.
• Mentor and support junior estimators while promoting estimating best practices and continuous improvement.
• Assist with client meetings, proposal development, and pre-award negotiations as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Piping knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

Estimating software

Cost databases

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a Senior Piping & Mechanical Estimator to lead piping construction estimates for power generation, utility, industrial, and renewable projects. This role also mentors estimating teammates and supports business development to win competitive bids.

The ideal candidate combines piping expertise with analytical and leadership skills, collaborating with engineering, procurement, construction, operations and BD to deliver accurate, timely estimates and drive project