Senior Estimator - Utility-Scale Solar

About the role

At Flintco, you'll find respect, stability, and opportunity to grow your career. Established in 1908, Flintco maintains offices in 8 major cities and employs more than 900 talented and humble professionals. Ranked among the largest and safest contractors in the nation, we deliver projects across a wide range of market sectors, including healthcare, education, hospitality, sports, mixed-use/residential, advanced industries, and renewable energy. With self-perform capabilities in concrete, steel fabrication and erection, site work, and other critical services, we bring a distinct in-house advantage to every project.

Responsibilities

• Lead self-perform mechanical and electrical estimates from RFP inception to operation handover.
• Conduct labor, productively, & various pricing analysis specific to each estimate/project.
• Manage the entire bid process including subcontractor solicitation and follow through, bid document management, and evaluation of subcontractor proposals/bids.
• Manage the post bid process by verifying scope schedule and pricing within established parameters.
• Review and assist in preparation and culmination of project estimates and bids.
• Present estimate(s) to executive leadership.
• Assign work to subordinates, direct and review their assignments and ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates prepared by subordinates.
• Affords assistance in the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and relative cost estimates as required.
• Assists in the preparation of project and construction management team during pre-design and construction planning, project execution and upon completion.
• Meet with client management, staff, and supervisory personnel to introduce services, expertise and capabilities of the company.
• Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data, current trends and construction procedures and methods in order to keep current with estimating standards and databases.
• Build relationships with subcontractors and vendors as a resource and stay informed of upcoming shifts in the market related to pricing.
• Notify management group of upcoming projects status and approximate timing for company proposal and bid submittals.
• Aid in the development of area marketing plans and goals, and in developing strategy for management client contacts regarding procurement of work, estimating services, contract negotiation, and future work potential.
• Participate in responses to RFP’s/ RFQ’s as well as participate in presentations delivered to clients for project pricing.
• Assist clients and designers in systems selections, budgeting, cost containment, value engineering, etc.
• Attend various networking/social events engage as an active member in industry associations / non-profit organizations, representing the company.
• Review and assist in preparation and culmination of project estimates and bids.
• Provides total commitment to continuous process improvement.
• Exercises good interpersonal skills by gladly assisting others to accomplish work of the organization, even it is outside the scope of regular duties.
• Models and reinforces safety as a top priority of the organization.
• Mets schedules and deadlines, adheres to policies and procedures and maintains a good attendance/tardiness record.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years’ experience in construction.
• Experience in estimating, cost control and/or estimating experience related to Utility-Scale Solar, electrical, or other related construction experience.

Skills

• Ability to represent to all persons the Flintco Ethos that encourages the highest level of performance, integrity, and morale.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents including plans and specifications, proposals, quotes, and qualifications.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to interpret technical documents such as design plans, technical specifications and develop proposals, and complex estimates.
• Ability to organize and manage time, duties, and activities effectively.

Benefits

• Medical, pharmacy, dental, vision
• Flex Spending (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life, AD&D, LTD, STD
• Critical Illness, Legal Insurance
• 401(k) with company match 100% vested upon contribution
• Short Term Incentive Plan
• Competitive PTO, Flex Time, Remote Working
• Cash Wellness Incentives