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Posted May 4, 2026

Chief Estimator

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About Us:

Every moment of every day, people all over the world rely on the infrastructure work provided by Quanta Services and Quanta Government Solutions (QGS). With its highly skilled and innovative workforce, Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger – leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come.

 

Imagine what you could do here. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, communications and government industries worldwide.

 

Quanta’s culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves, are valued, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. 

 

About this Role:

Every moment of every day, people all over the world rely on the infrastructure work provided by Quanta Services and Quanta Government Solutions. With its highly skilled and innovative workforce, Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger – leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come.

 

Imagine what you could do here. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, communications and government industries worldwide.

 

Quanta’s culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves, are valued, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued.

 

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.

What You'll Do: What You'll Bring:

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Required Licenses/Certifications

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

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.

 

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 [email protected]

 

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

Growth & Development

Recognition & Financial Well-Being

Family Support

 

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.

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