Estimator - Renewables

International Executive Service Corps; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; 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

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in Appleton, Wisconsin is seeking a passionate Estimator to independently develop cost estimates for solar and wind construction projects. The role involves reviewing plans, conducting material takeoffs, and interfacing with stakeholders to gather pricing information. The ideal candidate will have a BS/BA in Engineering or a related field, and 3-5 years of relevant experience in the electrical construction industry is preferred. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs.
• 3-5 years of estimating, project management, and craft supervision experience in electrical construction.

Responsibilities

• Review plans to determine project costs.
• Analyze time, equipment, and material requirements.
• Perform material takeoffs to develop cost estimates.
• Provide detailed cost estimates to the Director of Operations.
• Interface with customers and vendors to determine project costs.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Persuasive interpersonal skills

Confidentiality maintenance

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excel proficiency

Education

BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration

Job description

About this Role – Estimator

We are looking for a talented Estimator who has a passion for quality construction. This position is responsible for independently developing cost estimates and resource requirements for solar & wind construction projects throughout the region.

What You’ll Do

• Review plans, specifications, drawings to determine the cost of the project
• Analyze time, equipment, tooling, material and manpower requirements for each project
• Perform material takeoffs and develop a written estimate of cost to perform the work according to the specifications
• Provide the Director of Operations with a detailed cost estimate, corresponding proposal letter and bid form breakout and take over ownership of the project
• Interface with customers, vendors and subcontractors to determine the cost of the project
• Gather information to determine subcontractor and vendor suitability and aggressively gain the best pricing
• Visit customer field locations as required to ascertain project conditions
• Attend pre and post bid meetings as required and be able to effectively present information to clients to sell our projects
• Select pool of potential subcontractors and equipment vendors to solicit their proposals
• Analyze special safety and code requirements on all projects
• Work as part of an integrated Operations and Estimating team in acquiring projects
• Properly turns over bid documents to Operations in a timely manner

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs
• Proven communication, organizational and persuasive interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and proficient in the use of Excel
• BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience (Preferred)
• 3-5 years of estimating, project management and craft supervision experience in the industrial and commercial electrical construction industry training (Preferred)

What You’ll Get

• 401(k) with company match (Traditional & Roth)
• 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 & Long-Term Disability