Construction Project Cost Estimator

Role and Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of a broad set of electrical engineering and construction solutions and must have the ability to interface with the internal design and external customer process.
• Defines and sets competitive construction estimates, budgets, methods, timeline, and evaluates financial risks.
• Support in verifying cost for construction change orders.
• Compile comprehensive cost estimates for fuel cell construction projects. Estimated costs will be based on a preliminary site plan, one line diagram, Basis of Design document and observations noted during initial site surveys.
• Review site plan and one-line diagrams for fuel cell installation projects for accuracy and opportunity for cost reduction.
• Coverage with Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Applications Engineers to value engineer project designs and identify any scope deviations.
• Coordinate with EPCs to find opportunities in schedule and cost.
• Possess the knowledge to be at the forefront of the latest construction methods and execution for high-quality cost-effective site development.
• Performance tracking to track and summarize estimate performance collaborating with Finance.
• Lead ad-hoc cost studies that enable rapid decision-making based on payback, rate of return, etc.
• Continuous improvement of costing structure based on lessons learned and continuous feedback loops with downstream cross-functional teams.

Skills and Experience

• 8–10 years of relevant work experience is required, with 10+ years preferred in an EPC, GC, or construction environment, with a strong emphasis on electrical estimating and preconstruction services.
• This should include extensive work in construction cost estimating and pre-construction services, ideally across industrial, commercial, high-tech, utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage, and/or distributed generation (DG) projects, with demonstrated coordination with electrical and gas utilities for interconnection.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical material, equipment, and labor pricing, including switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, conduit, wire/cable, raceways, lighting systems, controls, and balance-of-plant electrical scopes; strong understanding of market volatility, lead times, vendor availability, and supply-chain drivers.
• Strong understanding of how schedule delays or accelerations impact budgets.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. labor market requirements, with emphasis on East and West Coast, union and non-union environments; international labor market knowledge a plus.
• Proficiency in electrical estimating methodologies, contracting strategies, purchasing, and supplier negotiations.
• Analytical ability to prepare supplier performance reports, cost/price analyses, and performance measures.
• Strong human relations skills to effectively interface with supervisors, cross-functional teams, and external suppliers/contractors.
• Able to select supply sources, negotiate prices, manage bid processes, finalize purchase contracts, and evaluate supplier performance.
• Able to lead cross-functional process improvement teams and align stakeholders across estimating, engineering, procurement, and execution.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen, able to seamlessly balance strategic vision and tactical execution.
• Demonstrates initiative, resilience, and adaptability; leads by example with a “live and learn” mindset.

Benefits

• Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.
• The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.
• Salary Ranges: $127,900.00 - $184,100.00