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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Senior Piping & Mechanical Estimator

Proposal ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBirmingham, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

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

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.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting power delivery, substation, generation, renewable energy, or industrial construction projects.
  • Knowledge of EPC project execution and contract delivery methods.
  • Professional certifications such as CPE, CCP, PMP, or related industry credentials.

About the Company

Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Quanta Services builds, upgrades and repairs the power lines, substations, pipelines and communications networks that utilities, power producers and large energy users rely on. It runs its own training school, Northwest Lineman College, which prepares workers for electric line work at campuses in several states. Quanta works through regional operating companies that handle engineering, construction, storm restoration and routine upkeep for their customers. Clients pay under long-term master service agreements for ongoing work and under fixed-price or cost-based contracts for large projects. Quanta was founded in 1997 by combining four electrical contractors and is based in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1997

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