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Senior Estimator

Ampirical
Ampirical Salary
Covington, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/2/2026
About Ampirical

At Ampirical, we're shaping the future of the power grid with precision, innovation, and purpose. Just as the ampere is the foundation of electric current, Ampirical is a core force driving the energy sector forward. We focus on quality, forward-thinking solutions, and empowering our team to grow and thrive.

We don’t just build projects - we build careers. If you’re looking for a place where your contributions matter and your professional development is supported every step of the way, we’d love to meet you. Watch this video to get a glimpse into our culture.

Why Ampirical?

💰 Salary Range: $105,000 - $145,000 (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)

📈 Performance Bonus (10 - 20% of salary)

🩺 Day-One Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

💼 401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting

🏖️ PTO: 120 hours of PTO 10 paid holidays

🗓️ Flexible Work Schedule: Every other Friday off

📚 Career Development: Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement

🧘 Perks: Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and more

Your Role: Senior Estimator

As a Senior Estimator at Ampirical, you'll lead the development of comprehensive cost estimates for multi-disciplinary engineering projects. You'll validate inputs across disciplines, oversee the integration of vendor pricing and internal cost models, and navigate complex pricing scenarios with minimal oversight. This role works closely with engineering, procurement, scheduling, and field teams to ensure every estimate is accurate, risk-informed, and aligned with client and contractual requirements, while also mentoring junior staff along the way.

Operations Department Overview

With in-house engineering, procurement, project management, and construction management expertise, our Operations group has established itself as a highly qualified and respected EPC partner in the electric utility industry.

From the start, we have maintained an unwavering focus on schedules and budgets to ensure successful project completion. Strong project management practices and proactive risk assessment allow us to enhance project controls, minimize scope creep, and prevent costly delays. Above all, we take pride in delivering projects that emphasize client satisfaction and mutual success.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead development of multi-disciplinary cost estimates, integrating vendor pricing, internal cost models, and productivity/labor adjustments
  • Analyze historical cost data and maintain a benchmarked cost database
  • Interpret bid documents and RFPs, directing bid package assembly and quality control
  • Coordinate with schedulers, procurement, and engineering to keep estimates aligned with timelines and scope
  • Review subcontractor quotes and support vendor negotiations
  • Perform constructability reviews and develop value engineering (VE) proposals
  • Build risk registers, contingency strategies, and assumption/exclusion documentation
  • Prepare client-ready estimate reports and presentations
  • Mentor junior estimating staff

What You Bring

  • 5 years of cost estimating experience in engineering, construction, or a related field
  • College degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline preferred (experience in lieu of education acceptable)
  • Proven ability to lead complex, multi-disciplinary estimates with minimal oversight
  • Experience interpreting bid documents/RFPs and reviewing subcontractor quotes
  • Advanced Excel proficiency; familiarity with estimating software and document control systems
  • Strong communication skills and experience mentoring junior staff
  • Powersafe Training required (or willingness to complete upon hire); valid driver's license required
  • PMP certification a plus

Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on the following characteristics in our hiring and employment practices: Age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion or religious attire, marital status, pregnancy (child birth or related medical conditions), citizenship status or amnesty, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sickle-cell trait, status as a tobacco user or non-user, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $105,000 - $145,000

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