Estimator III - BESS/ Electrical / Battery

PRIMORIS USA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Estimator to join their team in Denver. This role involves estimating projects, leading capture teams, and preparing detailed project estimates while collaborating with engineering and CAD designers. The ideal candidate will have a background in business or engineering, with a preference for experience in renewable energy sectors. This innovative firm offers a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact project success. If you're passionate about construction and eager to develop your career in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Company Holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Matching Contribution

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in estimating industrial electrical construction projects.
• Prefer experience in Solar, Renewable Energy, or Power Generation.

Responsibilities

• Estimate projects, identifying labor, materials, and time requirements.
• Prepare work estimates by gathering proposals and specifications.
• Participate in external discussions and contract execution planning.

Skills

Estimating Fundamentals

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

B2W Estimating Software

WinEst Estimating Software

Job description

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Estimate projects in accordance with Primoris Policies and Procedures.
• Leads capture team and is responsible for generating the project estimate under supervision of the BESS Estimating Manager.
  • Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, drawings, specifications, and related documents.
  • Prepares estimating takeoffs from the drawings and specifications working with Engineering and CAD designers.
  • Analyzes regional labor rates and per diems to be used in the estimate.
  • Obtains quotations from vendors and subcontractors for materials and performance of tasks not being self-performed.
  • Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, drawings, specifications, and related documents.
• Participates in external/client discussions.
• Participates in schedule development.
• Participates in contract execution planning with Client Account Manager, Estimating Manager, and Contracts Manager.
• Participates in proposal generation and review under Estimating Manager supervision.
• Travels to project sites to understand construction sequence, means and methods, site conditions and perform time-studies.

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 2 years’ experience, 3-4 years preferred in estimating industrial electrical construction projects.
• Working knowledge of estimating fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications with MS office application proficiency.
• Working knowledge of estimating software programs (B2W or WinEst preferred).
• 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.
  • Salary $110000- $130,000 annually, dependent on experience, qualifications, and competencies.