Our client is a prominent leader in the renewable energy sector, committed to delivering sustainable energy solutions across diverse projects. With a focus on innovation and excellence, we are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Solar Estimatorto join our client’s esteemed Solar Pre-Construction Department.
Responsibilities:
Bid Management:
- Receive, review, and analyze contractor and vendor bids for RFP responses.
- Create and manage bid opportunities and templates.
- Solicit, interview, qualify, and track new Contractors.
Estimation:
- Demonstrate proficiency in all components of the estimate, emphasizing the latest market prices.
- Collaborate with project team members to understand scope and details during estimate development.
- Adjust estimates based on project-specific details, including location, labor considerations, and local regulations.
- Evaluate vendor pricing and consider all aspects of costs within industry standards.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Create and provide deliverables aligned with project-specific formats.
- Establish and maintain cost databases and analysis tools.
- Develop scope narratives, clarifications, and qualifications for client proposals.
- Review cost models, finance models, drawings, and production estimates to ensure accuracy.
Project Feasibility:
- Perform site investigations to determine project feasibility and report constructability and logistics concerns.
Change Order Management:
- Review change orders to validate the scope of work, quantities, rates, and overall cost.
Qualifications:
- Work experience in renewable energy construction.
- Experience with Engineering, Procurement, and Construct (EPC) estimates.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of electrical, structural, and civil estimating divisions and principles.
- Familiarity with general project finance underwriting principles and analysis.
- Recent experience with Utility-Scale Solar, Wind, and/or Substation/Switchyard projects.
- Understanding of project scheduling, construction means, methods, and sequences.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong work ethic and ability to self-start in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organization, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Project management, organizational, and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Physical Demands:
- Work conducted in a professional office setting.
- Physical demands may include lifting up to 50 pounds, extended periods of sitting, walking, standing, reaching, and/or bending.
- Extended periods of reading fine print on a computer or in a paper-based format.
- Ability to travel as necessary.
If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for renewable energy and possess the required skills and qualifications, we invite you to apply for the Solar Estimating Manager position. Join us in contributing to a sustainable future. Apply today!