Estimator

This role 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. Please note that this role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

About the Team

Join a culture that values ownership, continuous improvement, and innovation, where you’ll influence and enhance estimating processes critical to large-scale renewable energy projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams dedicated to excellence in project execution, while benefiting from career growth opportunities that extend beyond DEPCOM Power. At Koch, career advancement isn’t limited by predefined paths—our Principle Based Management framework empowers you to pursue work that aligns with your strengths and passions, opening doors across our entire network of businesses.

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.

Pay

For this role, we anticipate paying $105,000 - $150,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. Compensation may vary based on knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

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.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, ADD, and disability
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation/time off
• Educational assistance
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility criteria apply)