Job Description

About Us

Quanta Power Solutions brings together the industry-leading capabilities and resources of Quanta's operating companies to deliver complete EPC solutions. Our integrated approach spans power generation, battery energy storage, renewables, transmission, substation, and underground infrastructure — from concept to commissioning, we execute complex power infrastructure projects with the speed, certainty, and operational excellence our customers depend on.

At Quanta Power Solutions, we are driven by a culture of safety, integrity, and disciplined execution — and we're building a team that shares that commitment.

About this Role

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking an experienced Estimating Principal to lead estimating strategy, cost development, and proposal support for large-scale power generation, industrial, and energy infrastructure projects. This leader will be responsible for developing accurate and competitive project estimates, guiding preconstruction efforts, and partnering with engineering, procurement, construction, and business development teams to support successful project execution and profitable growth.

The Estimating Principal serves as a subject matter expert for conceptual, budgetary, and detailed estimates while driving estimating best practices, cost database management, and continuous process improvement.

What You'll Do

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead estimating activities for complex EPC, industrial, power generation, and energy infrastructure projects.
• Establish estimating standards, methodologies, tools, and procedures across the organization.
• Mentor and develop estimating professionals while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support executive leadership with project pursuit strategies, bid reviews, and risk assessments.

Estimating & Preconstruction

• Direct the preparation of conceptual, budgetary, and definitive cost estimates.
• Develop labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, indirect cost, contingency, and escalation analyses.
• Oversee quantity takeoffs, pricing validation, and cost benchmarking.
• Coordinate with engineering and construction teams to ensure accurate scope definition and estimate alignment.
• Lead estimate reviews and present findings to executive stakeholders.

Proposal & Business Development Support

• Partner with Business Development and Operations to support client pursuits and proposal development.
• Participate in bid/no-bid evaluations, competitive analyses, and proposal strategy sessions.
• Review solicitation documents, contract requirements, and project risks.
• Support client presentations and technical discussions during procurement processes.

Risk & Cost Management

• Identify project execution risks and develop cost mitigation strategies.
• Maintain and continuously improve estimating databases, historical cost data, and productivity metrics.
• Analyze estimate variances and lessons learned from completed projects.
• Collaborate with Project Controls and Operations to improve estimating accuracy and forecasting.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of progressive estimating experience within power generation, industrial construction, EPC, utility, or energy infrastructure environments.
• Proven experience leading large-scale construction estimates ranging from tens of millions to multi-billion-dollar projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, project controls, procurement, and contract delivery models.
• Experience with estimating software, cost databases, and advanced Excel modeling.
• Exceptional analytical, leadership, communication, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting combined-cycle power, renewable energy, transmission, substation, industrial, or heavy civil projects.
• Professional certifications such as CCP, CEP, CPE, PMP, or equivalent.
• Experience developing capital cost estimates under AACE estimating classifications.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Leadership
• Commercial Acumen
• Cost Modeling & Analysis
• Risk Assessment
• Team Development
• Executive Communication
• Process Improvement
• Client Relationship Management

What You'll Get

• Competitive Compensation

• Weekly Pay

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Holiday Pay

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Comprehensive Health Coverage

• Pet Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Professional Development

• Tuition Assistance

• Employee Discount Program

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 Company’s Human Resources department.