Estimator I - BESS - Battery Storage

18 Primoris Renewable Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Sick leave as required by Colorado law

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with 4%+

401K with matching

Job summary

Primoris Renewable Energy is seeking a BESS Estimator I to support senior estimators on new utility-scale energy storage projects. You will be the single point of accountability for conceptual and final hard-bid estimates, under guidance, including scope, schedule, cost, safety and quality documentation.

You will travel to sites, review project documents, develop supporting analysis, and present estimates to the leadership team, building relationships with site personnel and internal

Qualifications

• BS degree preferred in business or engineering.
• 0–2 years estimating industrial electrical construction projects.
• Experience in Solar, Renewable Energy, or Energy Storage preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Take meeting minutes and track action items.
• Perform basic low impact side projects (cost analysis, time studies).
• Maintain document control for estimates.
• Review estimating department reports and develop estimating acumen.
• Participate in capturing team and client meetings.
• Estimate small portions of the overall project under supervision.
• Travel to projects to observe operations and build site relationships.
• Collaborate on reviewing project and client documents.
• Provide support for tasks as assigned.

Skills

Meeting minutes

Time management

Written communications

Oral communications

Relationship building

MS Office

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.

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