Senior Estimator

About the role

We are looking for ambitious Senior Estimators for Solar and Battery Storage Projects who can help build the energy of the future. This position requires utility-scale experience and involves periodic travel for pre-bid site visits and client meetings. You will report to the Manager of Estimating and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Estimators, Pursuit Managers, Business Development, Pre-Construction teams, Procurement, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Bid Phase:
  • Develop competitive and accurate project budgets using self-perform and subcontract units.
  • Review client RFP documents to determine scope, schedule, and design criteria.
  • Perform and review detailed material takeoffs from design documents and drawings.
  • Develop proposal documents for submission to customers.
  • Create subcontractor bid packages, solicit pricing, and drive competitive solutions.
  • Review project historical data for alignment.
  • Answer subcontractor RFIs, evaluate and normalize bids, and make cost recommendations.
• Post-Award Phase:
  • Support contract negotiations for client and subcontractor scopes.
  • Assist Procurement in finalizing subcontractor scopes, schedules, and budgets.
  • Conduct phase code reporting for project controls.
  • Perform budget tracking and cost variance analysis.
  • Facilitate estimate handoff and review with Operations.
• Construction Phase:
  • Support the Projects team with subcontractor change orders and construction-related issues.
  • Provide historical context for design decisions and vendor/subcontractor selections.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of prior estimating and cost analysis experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Energy Economics, Energy Systems, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Electrical takeoff knowledge.
• Familiarity with solar (strongly preferred), electrical design components, and/or engineering.
• Estimating in a self-perform environment preferred.
• Experience in subcontract tendering and response evaluation a plus.
• Experience in 100 to 1,000 MWdc projects preferred.

Skills

• Aptitude for leadership and people management.
• Problem sensitivity; ability to identify and adapt to issues.
• Self-motivated with a drive for team success.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Strong coordination, time management, and communication skills.
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (strong Excel skills required; MS Project a plus).
• Experience with SharePoint, B2W, and Procore a plus.
• Results-driven problem-solving mentality with natural curiosity.