Quanta Services

Sr. Estimator

Quanta Services$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or 10 years experience in lieu of degree
  • 10+ years of estimating experience in industrial construction, focusing on mechanical/piping scopes
  • Proven experience estimating midstream and downstream Oil & Gas projects
  • Strong working knowledge of civil and structural construction methods and cost drivers
  • Advanced proficiency with Trimble Accubid and Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to interpret P&IDs, isometrics, civil drawings, and structural plans
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil, structural, and mechanical construction scopes
  • Perform quantity takeoffs and develop labor, material, and equipment pricing
  • Review drawings, specifications, and scope documents to ensure accuracy
  • Collaborate with project management, engineering, and construction teams
  • Develop pricing for lump sum, unit rate, and time-and-materials proposals
  • Analyze subcontractor and vendor quotes for project alignment
  • Identify project risks, exclusions, and value-engineering opportunities

Benefits

  • 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
  • Comprehensive benefits packages including Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Options for PPO, HSA, and FSA
  • Short term and long term benefits
  • Employee discounts on consumer goods
Full Job Description
About this Role

NorthStar Energy Services is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our team in the Channelview, TX office. This role will support estimating efforts for industrial projects within the Oil & Gas midstream and downstream sectors, with a strong emphasis on mechanical and piping scopes, as well as civil and structural work.

 

The Senior Estimator will play a key role in developing accurate, competitive cost estimates for EPC and design-build projects. This position requires a deep understanding of industrial construction methods, material takeoffs, labor productivity, and cost controls.

What You'll Do
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil, structural, and mechanical construction scopes, with primary emphasis on piping and mechanical systems
  • Perform quantity takeoffs and develop labor, material, and equipment pricing using Trimble Accubid and Microsoft Excel
  • Review drawings, specifications, and scope documents to ensure accurate and complete estimates
  • Collaborate with project management, engineering, and construction teams to validate assumptions and execution strategies
  • Develop pricing for lump sum, unit rate, and time-and-materials proposals
  • Develop construction schedules in Microsoft Project
  • Analyze subcontractor and vendor quotes, ensuring alignment with project scope and estimating standards
  • Identify project risks, exclusions, and value-engineering opportunities
  • Support bid reviews, estimate reconciliations, and post-bid handoff meetings
  • Maintain estimating databases, historical cost data, and productivity benchmarks
What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field. OR 10 years experience in lieu of degree.
  • 10+ years of estimating experience in industrial construction, with a strong focus on mechanical/piping scopes
  • Proven experience estimating midstream and downstream Oil & Gas projects (terminals, plants, pipelines, facilities)
  • Strong working knowledge of civil and structural construction methods and cost drivers
  • Advanced proficiency with Trimble Accubid and Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to interpret P&IDs, isometrics, civil drawings, and structural plans
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Experience supporting EPC or design-build project delivery models, preferred
  • Minimal travel for pre-bid site visits.
What You'll Get

As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.

  • 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
  • Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
    • Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
  • Short term and long term benefits
  • Employee discounts on consumer goods

 

 

 

 

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Learn more about Quanta Services
Size
43,700 employees
Market Cap
$20.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$445.6 million
Founded
2008
5 Year Trend
+11.1%
Revenue
$11.2 billion
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