Chief Estimator

Quanta Government Solutions, LLC

2d•Remote

About The Position

Every moment of every day, people all over the world rely on the infrastructure work provided by Quanta Services and Quanta Government Solutions. With its highly skilled and innovative workforce, Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger – leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come. Imagine what you could do here. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, communications and government industries worldwide. Quanta’s culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves, are valued, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. QGS is looking for a Chief Estimator to own the estimating function and build, lead, and scale it into a competitive differentiator. This is a player-coach leadership role. You will still produce high-value estimates. You will also lead and develop our existing estimating staff, establish standards, tools, and processes, and directly support a growing pipeline of federal EPC, design-build, and construction services opportunities across DOE/NNSA, DoD, USACE, and NAVFAC. The Chief Estimator will own estimating strategy, standards, and technology (including platforms such as InEight Estimate). You will report to the Director, Pre-Construction Operations and work shoulder-to-shoulder with capture, pre-construction, and project delivery teams from pursuit through handoff.

Requirements

10+ years of construction estimating experience, including demonstrated experience leading and developing estimating teams
Proficiency with estimating tools (InEight Estimate preferred, Bluebeam, HCSS, Sage Estimating, On-Screen Takeoff, RS Means, or equivalent)

Nice To Haves

Experience with DOE/NNSA site construction, nuclear infrastructure, or high-security facility work.
Background in EPC or design-build project delivery models.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (equivalent experience accepted)
Active DOE Q, DOD Secret, or other federal clearance.
Experience implementing or optimizing InEight Estimate or similar enterprise estimating systems

Responsibilities

Own the estimating function end to end: process, tools, standards, and output quality.
Lead, mentor, and upskill current estimating staff into multi-discipline, full-scope estimators; build the team as volume grows
Develop detailed cost estimates for fixed-price, T&M, and labor hour federal construction projects ranging from small task orders to multi-million-dollar design-build and EPC pursuits
Establish and enforce estimating standards, templates, and cost databases appropriate for federal construction markets. Drive continuous improvement in estimate accuracy, turn-around time, and bid-hit rate
Apply Davis-Bacon wage determinations accurately across project geographies and labor classifications. Price work across diverse project types including electrical infrastructure, mechanical systems, civil/site work, and specialty construction in secured, regulated, or mission-critical federal environments
Integrate estimating into the proposal development process from kickoff through submission, supporting gold team reviews and final pricing approvals. Develop pricing strategies including price-to-win analysis and competitive positioning
Drive alignment with project delivery teams during contract handoff to ensure estimates are executable and assumptions are clearly communicated. Bridge engineering and estimating by converting design intent into fully scoped, constructible estimates
Coordinate with Quanta operating company partners on self-perform pricing across specialty disciplines (electrical, power delivery, civil, mechanical). Support pre-construction risk scoring and constructibility reviews
Travel up to 25% for site visits, proposal support, and client engagements. Ability to obtain DOE or DoD security clearance preferred
Perform other duties as assigned and aligned with the department

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Access to mental health support and resources
Generous paid time off (PTO), Military Leave and company-observed holidays
Ongoing training and development programs
Career advancement opportunities to support professional growth
Tuition reimbursement for continued education
Employee recognition and rewards program
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options (based on plan selection)
Maternity and paternity leave programs to support growing families