Estimator I - BESS - Battery Storage

18 Primoris Renewable Energy; Colorado; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays & PTO

Sick leave as per Colorado law

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, 401K

Job summary

Primoris Renewable Energy seeks a BESS Estimator I to assist with conceptual and final hard-bid estimates for utility-scale energy storage projects. You will work under guidance from the BESS Lead Estimator and Estimating Manager, compiling scope, schedule, cost, safety and quality data to defend estimates.

You will participate in client meetings, support time studies, and help maintain document control while building estimating maturity and strong leadership communication.

Qualifications

• Prefer BS degree in a business or engineering disciplined program.
• Minimum 0-2 years’ experience estimating industrial electrical construction projects.
• Demonstrated skills in written communications; ability to compose basic as well as complex technical documents, formal letters, invoices.
• Demonstrated skills in oral communications; ability to make presentations to large, diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Take meeting minutes and track action items with team.
• Perform basic low-impact side projects like cost analysis and time studies.
• Maintain document control with BESS Lead Estimator.
• Review estimating reports to build estimating acumen.
• Capture team and client meeting notes and follow up.

Skills

Written communications

Oral communications

Organizational skills

Time management

Project accounting

Contract pricing understanding

Leadership in matrix org

Presentations to leadership

Education

BS degree in business or engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview

The BESS Estimator I will be responsible for supporting the BESS Lead Estimators with estimates of complex and large utility scale energy storage projects. An estimator is the single point of accountability for the completion of conceptual and final hard-bid estimates for self-perform construction work. An BESS Estimator I will support the development of an estimate under guidance from a BESS Lead Estimator and BESS Estimating Manager including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality. An estimator must be capable of presenting their estimate to the leadership team, demonstrating high competency of all components of the estimate and include back-up supporting documentation to defend the estimate and the information used to assemble it.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partners with team to take meeting minutes and tracks action items.
• Performs basic low impact side projects for the BESS Estimating Manager and Director of Estimating such as cost analysis, time studies, etc.
• Works with BESS Lead Estimator to maintain document control.
• Reviews all estimating departmental reports while developing estimating acumen.
• Participates in capturing team meetings and client meetings.
• Estimates small portions of the overall estimate under close supervision.
• Travels to projects to understand Primoris' high level of project completion; develop relationships with site personnel and perform time studies.
• Collaborates in reviewing project/client documents.
• Provides support as needed for various tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Prefer BS degree in a business or engineering disciplined program.
• Preference given for experience in Solar, Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, or Power Generation.
• Minimum of 0-2 years’ experience estimating industrial electrical construction projects.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications with MS office application proficiency.
• Demonstrated skills in written communications; ability to compose basic as well as complex technical documents, formal letters, invoices.
• Demonstrated skills in oral communications; ability to make presentations to large, diverse groups.
• Proven success in developing and maintaining internal and external relationships while effectively navigating organizational barriers.
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of project accounting practices and financial systems.
• General understanding of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus and Unit contract pricing mechanisms.
• Working knowledge of the techniques needed to lead and influence others in a matrix organization.

Benefits and Pay

• Paid Company Holidays Paid Time Off
• We provide paid sick leave as required by Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution.

Company Overview

Primoris Renewable Energy, a business within Primoris Services Corporation's Energy segment, is a leading power generation engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider specializing in utility and commercial scale solar power, energy storage, solar repower, and operations and maintenance. Standing at the forefront of energy transformation, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our customers, people, and planet - shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Benefits

• Paid Company Holidays Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability 401K with matching contribution.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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Power Your Potential

As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We're proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you're part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together. Join us today!