COMPANY: Quanta Government Solutions

JOB TITLE: Chief Estimator

DEPARTMENT: Pre-Construction Operations

LOCATION: Remote - Nationwide

REPORTS TO: Director, Pre-Construction Operations

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

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.

• 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 constructibilityreviews
• 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

Required Education and Experience

• 10+ years of construction estimating experience, including demonstrated experience leading and developing estimating teams

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with DOE/NNSA site construction, nuclear infrastructure, or high-security facility work. Background in EPC or design-build project delivery models. Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (equivalent experience accepted)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Proficiency with estimating tools (InEight Estimate preferred, Bluebeam, HCSS, Sage Estimating, On-Screen Takeoff, RS Means, or equivalent)

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

• Active DOE Q, DOD Secret, or other federal clearance. Experience implementing or optimizing InEight Estimate or similar enterprise estimating systems

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct oversight of estimating staff; team size will grow with volume. Responsible for mentoring, workload allocation, and professional development of estimators

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travels: Yes

Percent of time: Up to 25%

Overnight required: Yes, as needed for site visits and client engagements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This is primarily an office-based role with occasional site visits.

• Stationary Position - Constantly
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
• Climb - Seldom
• Kneel - Seldom
• Grab - Occasionally
• Bend - Seldom
• Lift/carry over - Seldom (up to 25 lbs)
• Vision - Constantly (computer/document review)
• Hearing - Frequently

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Wet or Humid - Seldom
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts - Seldom
• Working near or on heavy machinery - Seldom
• Working in high places - Seldom
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - Seldom
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - Seldom
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - Seldom
• Work with Electricity - Seldom
• Work with explosives - N/A
• Work on or near a source of radiation - N/A
• Loud noise conditions (above 87dB) - Seldom
• Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions - Seldom; primarily office-based

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities my change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Get

Our Benefits & Perks

• 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

Growth & Development

• Ongoing training and development programs
• Career advancement opportunities to support professional growth
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Recognition & Financial Well-Being

• 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)

Family Support

• Maternity and paternity leave programs to support growing families