Substation Estimator Manager

Overview

Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our business values and performance-driven mindset guide our actions. Our approach to work starts with safety, puts people first, seeks to innovate, and promises to perform. Irby is proud of its inclusive work environment, family-oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear pathways for career growth. We strive to provide every employee with clear expectations and opportunities for advancement.

What’s more, Irby has long valued tenure. In fact, many of our executive leaders started with Irby early in their careers and in the field. When you join our team, you join an established firm with a culture centered around its people. Teamwork is how we work. There is no other way. Pride is ever-present inside our offices and the bond of brotherhood runs strong among our crews.

Irby Construction is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, which provides the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization (NYSE: PWR).

Build your career at Irby Construction.

• Manage and supervise the estimating team, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
• Assign bids, workloads, and project responsibilities to estimators.
• Lead internal bid reviews and ensure compliance with company processes.

• Direct the preparation of detailed cost estimates for complex projects.
• Approve high-level pricing, risk identification, and proposal strategies.
• Review subcontractor/vendor pricing and negotiate material/equipment packages.

• Develop and standardize estimating procedures, templates, and best practices.
• Maintain cost databases, benchmarking tools, and productivity rates.
• Drive adoption of estimating software and digital tools.

• Collaborate with operations, project management, engineering, procurement, and executive leadership.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, client discussions, and strategic planning.

• Create work breakdown structures and cost code alignment for estimates.
• Incorporate risk analysis and contingency planning into estimates.
• Maintain historical cost data and update estimating databases for accuracy.
• Review drawings, specifications, and design documents to identify scope and potential cost impacts.
• Perform quantity take-offs using Bluebeam and/or other digital tools.
• Manage vendor and subcontractor pricing, ensuring comprehensive and timely coverage.
• Maintain cost databases, benchmarking tools, and historical records to support pricing consistency and continuous improvement.
• Support handoff from estimating to project management post-award, ensuring scope clarity and cost integrity.
• Leads forecasting cost / cash flow of the project.

• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and trade partners to ensure estimating accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Drives pre-bid meetings and site walks to gather project details.
• Communicate estimate assumptions and requirements to stakeholders.

• Ensure estimates comply with company standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain organized bid folders for drawings, specifications, correspondence, and clarifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field is preferred.
• 8–12 years of estimating experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Advanced proficiency in estimating software, Excel, Bluebeam, and construction methodologies.

• AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) – American Society of Professional Estimators.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI (preferred for senior estimators).
• OSHA Safety Certification (preferred).

• Familiarity with public works departments, utility companies, and government agencies (local, state, or federal).
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