Senior Piping & Mechanical Estimator — EPC Power Projects

Quanta Power Solutions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 highly skilled Senior Piping & Mechanical Estimator to lead piping construction estimates for power generation, utility, industrial, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects. You will develop accurate cost estimates, mentor estimators, and collaborate with operations to ensure successful project execution.

The ideal candidate combines strong piping expertise with analytical and leadership skills, supporting business development and pre-award activities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years estimating experience in industrial, power generation, utility, energy, or heavy construction environments.
• 3+ years leading complex piping estimates or estimating teams.
• Strong understanding of piping systems, fabrication, installation methods, welding processes, and construction execution.

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.

Skills

Estimating experience

Piping systems

Leadership

Excel advanced

P&IDs interpretation

Cost databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

MS Excel

Job description

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Piping & Mechanical Estimator to lead piping construction estimates for power generation, utility, industrial, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects. You will develop accurate cost estimates, mentor estimators, and collaborate with operations to ensure successful project execution.

The ideal candidate combines strong piping expertise with analytical and leadership skills, supporting business development and pre-award activities.