Senior Estimator

About Us

R.R. Cassidy a Quanta Services Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company founded in 1975 brings together more than 45 years of hands-on construction expertise and specialized equipment to handle a diverse range of sub-surface and pole setting projects. Our capabilities allow us to perform conventional work but our focus and expertise are on the projects that present unique challenges.

Our footprint is throughout the southern half of the U.S. with a growing presence in the MidWest and other regions.

Joining our team means being part of an organization that values drive and inclusion. We focus on career development and reward excellence recognizing each team members unique contributions. Were at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.

About this Role

R.R. Cassidy is searching for a Senior Estimator in Beaumont TX. The Senior Estimator leads the preparation of accurate competitive bids for electrical utility and infrastructure construction projects from initial scope review through award and handoff to operations. This role owns the cost and risk picture for assigned pursuits mentors junior estimators and works directly with business development project management and executive leadership to win profitable work.

What Youll Do

• Review bid documents drawings specifications and addenda; identify scope exclusions ambiguities and risks and issue RFIs and clarifications.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and develop labor material equipment subcontractor and indirect cost estimates using historical data vendor quotes and current market pricing.
• Prepare complete bid packages including schedules staffing plans general conditions bonds insurance and contingency and present them for management review.
• Solicit level and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals; negotiate pricing and terms.
• Assess project risk including commodity escalation labor availability site access permitting and outage constraints and recommend pricing strategy.
• Lead and mentor estimators and estimating assistants; review their takeoffs and estimates for accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with business development on proposals interviews and client presentations; attend site visits and pre-bid meetings.
• Manage multiple concurrent bids to deadline while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Hand off awarded estimates to project management and operations including budgets assumptions scope notes and a buyout plan.
• Maintain and improve cost databases unit-cost libraries and estimating templates; track bid results and lessons learned.
• Support value engineering change order pricing and budget updates during execution as needed.

What Youll Bring

• 7 years of construction estimating experience with at least 3 years in electrical utility or infrastructure work.
• Proven record of estimating projects of comparable size and complexity.
• Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software (Bluebeam/Adobe Claude) and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical civil and structural drawings and specifications.
• Must be able to report to work at the Beaumont office Monday - Friday 7AM - 5PM

• Primarily office-based with periodic travel to job sites client meetings and pre-bid walks

What Youll Get

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

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
• Comprehensive benefits packages including Medical Dental and Vision
• Choice of PPO HSA and FSA plans
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Employee discounts on consumer goods

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and/or gender identity) age disability genetic information veteran status and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application interview or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position please contact us the Companys Human Resources department.

Required Experience:

Senior IC