Director, Estimating
Quanta Government Solutions is looking for a Director, Estimating 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 Director, Estimating 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.
What You'll Do
- 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
What You'll Bring
Required Education and Experience
- 7+ 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. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (equivalent experience accepted)
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
Direct oversight of estimating staff; team size will grow with volume. Responsible for mentoring, workload allocation, and professional development of estimators
Travels: Yes
Percent of time: Up to 25%
Overnight required: Yes, as needed for site visits and client engagements
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
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 may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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 Oscar Rodriguez at orodriguez@quantags.com.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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
Director, Estimating
Quanta Government Solutions is looking for a Director, Estimating 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 Director, Estimating 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.
What You'll Do
- 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
What You'll Bring
Required Education and Experience
- 7+ 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. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (equivalent experience accepted)
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
Direct oversight of estimating staff; team size will grow with volume. Responsible for mentoring, workload allocation, and professional development of estimators
Travels: Yes
Percent of time: Up to 25%
Overnight required: Yes, as needed for site visits and client engagements
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
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 may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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 Oscar Rodriguez at orodriguez@quantags.com.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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
