Lead Estimator

About the company

R.R. Cassidy, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company founded in 1975, brings more than 45 years of hands-on construction expertise and specialized equipment to sub-surface and pole setting projects. The company focuses on projects with unique challenges and operates throughout the southern half of the U.S. with a growing presence in the Midwest and other regions.

About the role

Lead Estimator based in Beaumont, TX. Directs the estimating function for assigned markets or pursuits, setting bid strategy and owning the final cost, risk, and pricing recommendation on electrical, utility, and infrastructure projects. Leads a team of estimators, reviews and approves all estimates before executive review, and serves as the primary estimating contact for business development, operations, and clients.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of estimators; assign pursuits, set bid schedules, and balance workload across concurrent bids
• Review and approve takeoffs, pricing, and bid packages from the team for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before submission
• Establish and enforce estimating standards, templates, checklists, and quality-control procedures

Estimating and bid strategy

• Evaluate pursuit opportunities with business development and leadership; recommend bid/no-bid decisions and pricing strategy
• Review drawings, specifications, and addenda; define scope, assumptions, exclusions, and clarifications
• Develop and oversee detailed quantity takeoffs and labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates
• Solicit, level, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier proposals; manage key vendor relationships
• Assess and price project risk, including escalation, labor availability, access, permitting, and outage constraints; set contingency and margin recommendations
• Present estimates, risks, and recommended pricing to senior management for approval

Requirements

• 10+ years of construction estimating experience, including 3+ years leading estimators or major pursuits, with at least 5 years in electrical, utility, or infrastructure work
• Demonstrated success estimating and winning large, complex projects
• 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, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM

Schedule & location

Primarily office-based in Beaumont, TX, with periodic travel to job sites, client meetings, and pre-bid walks.

Benefits

• 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