Solar Estimator-Project Engineer

About the role

The Solar Estimator-Project Engineer will provide pre-construction support to the Solar Division in the execution of large capital projects. This position involves leading, managing, and preparing various types of estimates for solar projects ranging from $10 million to $200 million in size.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and prepare various types of estimates for solar projects ranging from $10 million to $200 million in size from conception through the start of construction
• Prepare and track estimates as the design drawings progress, including, value-engineering analysis
• Auxiliary design team and owners to make intelligent/informed decisions to keep the design program and project budget on track
• Review final construction drawings and specifications to determine final scope of work and lead pre-bid/post bid trade contractor meetings
• Establish and maintain good business relationships with trade contractors and vendors to assure the support and interest on pre-construction solar projects
• Support the team, including training of Junior Staff
• Communicate and interact with the project owner, design consultants and Moss staff with the most professional demeanor
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, electrical engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 2 years experience estimating in the construction industry
• Experience in the solar industry is preferred but not required
• Strong computer skills are a necessity, such as MS Office / Excel / PowerPoint / Word, including familiarity with construction project management applications and estimating software (Accubid and Bluebeam)
• Strong Estimating and Project Scheduling background
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and are required to interface directly with owners' representatives, the A/E team, building departments and other team members
• Two + years experience working for an Electrical Contractor in an estimating capacity or working for a GC with primary electrical estimating responsibilities
• Ability to read, interpret and understand plans proficiently is a requirement
• Ability to read specifications and understand the subject matter
• Ability to perform accurate quantity survey take-offs

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a drug test
• Must be able to pass a background check

Skills

• Proficiency in construction project management applications and estimating software (Accubid and Bluebeam)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read, interpret and understand plans and specifications
• Ability to perform accurate quantity survey take-offs

Benefits

• Moss offers a competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Work-life balance initiatives

Pay

• $80,000 - $90,000 annually

Schedule

• Full-time – Exempt – Salaried

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this position, please contact [Contact Person] at [Phone Number] or [Email Address].