BESS Estimator: Lead Battery Storage Project Costs

M. J. ELECTRIC; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

LifeLock Identity Theft Protection

Employee Discounts

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, is seeking a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Estimator in Wisconsin.

This role develops cost estimates and resource needs for BESS construction projects across the region, working with customers, vendors, and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing. The estimator will review plans, perform material takeoffs, prepare detailed cost estimates, and present findings to clients.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years estimating, project management and craft supervision in industrial and commercial electrical construction.
• Experience estimating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, drawings to determine project cost.
• Analyze time, equipment, materials, tooling, and manpower needs for each project.
• Prepare material takeoffs and a written cost estimate per specifications.
• Create bid documents and take ownership of the project bid.
• Interface with customers, vendors and subcontractors for cost inputs.
• Source subcontractors and vendors to obtain competitive pricing.
• Visit field sites to assess conditions as needed.
• Attend pre/post bid meetings and present information to clients.
• Select subcontractors and equipment vendors for proposals.
• Assess safety and code requirements for projects.
• Collaborate with Operations and Estimating to win projects.
• Turn over bid documents to Operations promptly.

Skills

Independent work

Deadline-driven

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Excel

Microsoft Office

BESS estimating experience

Education

BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, is seeking a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Estimator in Wisconsin.

This role develops cost estimates and resource needs for BESS construction projects across the region, working with customers, vendors, and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing. The estimator will review plans, perform material takeoffs, prepare detailed cost estimates, and present findings to clients.