Estimator

About the role

This role plays a critical role in developing and maintaining accurate, detailed project estimates that support our solar and battery storage projects. You will collaborate closely with internal teams to optimize and align estimates reflective of project execution strategies, contributing to the company's long-term success and competitive advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and maintain comprehensive project cost estimates aligned with RFP requirements for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams including business development, engineering, procurement, and project delivery to develop winning bid strategies and optimize project costs.
• Identify project risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies to enhance estimate reliability.
• Support continuous improvement of the team by refining estimating processes and templates to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, client discussions, and leadership updates.
• Conduct site visits as necessary and prepare detailed reports that inform and enhance estimate accuracy and project planning.

Requirements

• Experience in heavy civil, large commercial, or utility-scale solar construction.
• Knowledgeable of best practices in cost estimation and estimating tools/software.
• Proficiency with takeoff software and ability to interpret complex project documentation.
• Strong understanding of project complexities and construction management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and refine estimating processes.

Qualifications

• Direct experience in utility-scale renewable energy construction projects.
• In-depth knowledge of solar and battery storage systems.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience leveraging generative AI to streamline workflows and improve outcomes.
• Experience working in the field in the Solar and/or BESS construction industries.

Skills

• Experience in cost estimation and related tools/software.
• Proficiency with takeoff software and ability to interpret complex project documentation.
• Strong understanding of project complexities and construction management principles.
• Ability to identify and mitigate project risks.
• Experience in utility-scale renewable energy construction projects.
• Experience in solar and battery storage systems.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience leveraging generative AI to streamline workflows and improve outcomes.
• Experience working in the field in the Solar and/or BESS construction industries.

Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Pay

$105,000 - $150,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Schedule

This position is preferably based in Scottsdale, AZ, Bedminster, NJ, or Houston, TX office, requiring 10% travel for site visits. For remote employees, this role will involve 25% travel, which includes monthly trips to Scottsdale for meetings with internal teams as well as attending site visits.