Estimating Manager

BUILD Renewables LLC; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for advancement

On-the-job training and mentorship

Performance bonuses

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with Employer Match

PTO, vacation days, and holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

BUILD Renewables, LLC, a nationwide EPC company focused on utility-scale solar and battery energy storage, is seeking an Estimating Manager who will lead the estimating team, create budgets and detailed scopes of work, and standardize procedures for bid packages and cost tracking.

You will collaborate with Preconstruction and Operations to assemble self-perform estimates for civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes, supporting company growth and margin enhancement through

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of construction industry experience with 5+ years in estimating and 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Renewable energy estimating experience preferred with knowledge of scopes, cost control and material pricing.
• Proficient in Excel, Bluebeam, AutoCAD and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Track and evaluate project costs against bid pricing to build accurate cost history.
• Assign responsibilities for the estimating team on each project.
• Communicate with site teams regarding methods, requirements and historical data.
• Maintain consistency of estimate methodologies across projects.
• Lead training and development of estimating staff.
• Coordinate cost data and take-offs for various engineering packages.
• Oversee bid package preparation and final submissions.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Cost control

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem-solving

Driving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Outlook

Job description

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Salary Range: $150,000.00 To $210,000.00 Annually

BUILD Renewables is a nationwide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company with a dedicated focus on utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems. The company was formed due to the increasing demand for renewables with the objective of assembling high-performing project teams. Our goal is to hire the best people and offer them career opportunities that are unique to the industry. Learn more at www.buildrenew.com

Position Overview

The Estimating Manager is a lead member of the estimating team who has responsibility for the creation of budgets and estimates along with detailed scopes of work and related proposal components. The Estimating Manager is responsible for consistency of the estimating process as well as standardized procedures, methods, and processes for estimating deliverables such as bid packages and budget tracking tools. Furthermore, the Estimating Manager is responsible for managing the estimating team, allocating estimating resources, fulfilling the bidding process and successfully completing construction estimates that lead to awarded construction proje cts . This individual will collaborate and work directly with both the Preconstruction and Operations teams to assemble and present detailed self- perform estimates for civil, structura l, mechani cal and electrical scopes of work; in support of overall Company growth and margin enhancement initiatives .

Essential Functions

• Tracking and evaluating actual project costs relative to bid-day pricing in an effort to record accurate project cost history.
• Assigns responsibilities for the estimating team on each project.
• Communicates with active site teams over the phone and in person at the project sites concerning items such as work methods, production requirements, and historical data.
• Complies with BUILD Renewables Company policies and procedures and displays professional ethics in the bid process.
• Critically analyzes bid documents and understands risk and opportunities and articulates those to management.
• Establish estimating standards and approve estimate methodologies.
• Ensure estimate consistency across all projects.
• Facilitation and formulation of crew sizing, resources and productivities.
• Validate project clarifications and assumptions made during the estimating process are well documented and recorded appropriately.
• Manage all cost data within BUILD Renewables estimating software (HCSS).
• Manage detailed quantity and costs take-offs from either, conceptual, preliminary or detailed engineering packages.
• Manages, supports, and assists with the training of the estimating staff.
• Organize, research, and strategically plan for estimate preparation, pricing, scheduling, and final submission.
• Oversees the project cost history and historical data utilized to estimate costs.
• Oversees the soliciting of vital information for cost estimates to efficiently deliver optimized price .
• Oversight of internal preview and final estimate review process with the Preconstruction Team.
• Reviews work of direct reports to ensure accuracy, innovation and completeness.
• Recommends and incorporates cost-reduction options for more competitive bids.
• Responsible for compiling comparison metrics to determine most commercially and technically compliant costs.
• Tracks and researches historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compiles summary reports and bridging documents to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
• Other related responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Functions

• Keep informed of new technologies and processes that could lower costs and/or improve quality.
• Works with Preconstruction Manager to review and approve components of the bid package, submittals and decisions through the process.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal structure while exercising sound judgment.
• Ability to work accurately and quickly under pressure.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of construction experience, with a minimum of five (5) years of estimating experience with two (2) years in a leadership role.
• Five (5) years of renewable energy industry experience prefer r ed , includi ng knowledge of estimating techniques , estimating experience for all applicable scopes of work , cost control and material pricing.
• Two (2) years of onsite construction execution experience is a benefit, but not a requirement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Outlook, and related software programs.
• Must have required managerial skills to develop and lead the estimating team.
• Positive, professional attitude with strong customer service skills.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Structured time management and self-motivated.
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Working Conditions

• Up to 15% travel is required.
• Projects are nationally based.
• Construction Site Environment – physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Exposed to high noise levels.
• Office Environment – extensive sitting at desk and computer; some standing, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching required; ability to lift 5-20 pounds occasionally.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for advancement
• On-the-job training and mentorship
• Performance bonuses
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid time off (PTO), vacation days, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Status: Full-time (Exempt)

Salary / Pay Range: $150,000-$210,000

Location: Minneapolis, MN (Mendota Heights)

BUILD Renewables, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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