Senior Estimator II - PV & BESS

About the role

The Senior Estimator will work closely with the Estimating, Preconstruction, Project Management, Purchasing, and Engineering teams. The role will report to the Chief Estimator - Energy. The Senior Estimator will be responsible for developing and completing utility scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) estimates, including self-perform and subcontracted scopes of work.

Responsibilities

• RFP & drawing package review
• Developing proposal level designs
• Quantity take-off
• Material RFQ prep & evaluation
• Subcontractor RFQ prep & evaluation
• Conducting bid reviews

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of utility scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Train and develop skills of estimators
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prominent analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills
• Experience with Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) estimates
• Experience with MS Office
• Experience with Accubid, or similar estimating software
• Highly skilled at solar PV & BESS takeoff, quote evaluation, product selection
• Ability to maintain material and labor takeoffs, input internal facing notes/comments, create custom databases for renewable energy components, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical circuitry and calculations
• Ability to meet deadlines and partner with team members while working remotely
• Knowledge of power delivery, including substations and transmission lines
• Knowledge of engineering scopes, including electrical, structural, civil, civil experts (hydrology, Geotech, etc.) and permitting
• Knowledge of Civil construction related to utility scale solar PV – grading, hydrology, trenching, etc

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of estimating experience in solar PV and managing subcontracts preferred
• Experience with design/build and Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC)
• Experience with Accubid preferred

Skills

Advanced knowledge of utility scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Train and develop skills of estimators
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Prominent analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills
Experience with Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) estimates
Experience with MS Office
Experience with Accubid, or similar estimating software
Highly skilled at solar PV & BESS takeoff, quote evaluation, product selection
Ability to maintain material and labor takeoffs, input internal facing notes/comments, create custom databases for renewable energy components, etc.
Advanced knowledge of electrical circuitry and calculations
Ability to meet deadlines and partner with team members while working remotely
Knowledge of power delivery, including substations and transmission lines
Knowledge of engineering scopes, including electrical, structural, civil, civil experts (hydrology, Geotech, etc.) and permitting
Knowledge of Civil construction related to utility scale solar PV – grading, hydrology, trenching, etc

Benefits

Competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

Pay

Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description.

Schedule

Remote work is available.