Estimator - Renewables

M. J. ELECTRIC; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; 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

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

LifeLock Identity Theft Protection

Employee Discounts

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, is seeking a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Estimator in Wisconsin.

This role develops cost estimates and resource needs for BESS construction projects across the region, working with customers, vendors, and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing. The estimator will review plans, perform material takeoffs, prepare detailed cost estimates, and present findings to clients.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years estimating, project management and craft supervision in industrial and commercial electrical construction.
• Experience estimating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, drawings to determine project cost.
• Analyze time, equipment, materials, tooling, and manpower needs for each project.
• Prepare material takeoffs and a written cost estimate per specifications.
• Create bid documents and take ownership of the project bid.
• Interface with customers, vendors and subcontractors for cost inputs.
• Source subcontractors and vendors to obtain competitive pricing.
• Visit field sites to assess conditions as needed.
• Attend pre/post bid meetings and present information to clients.
• Select subcontractors and equipment vendors for proposals.
• Assess safety and code requirements for projects.
• Collaborate with Operations and Estimating to win projects.
• Turn over bid documents to Operations promptly.

Skills

Independent work

Deadline-driven

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Excel

Microsoft Office

BESS estimating experience

Education

BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

About Us

For over 60 years, M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, has built-long standing working relationships and an industry-wide reputation as the single source solution to our customer’s electrical utility construction and maintenance needs.

MJE values integrity, is inspired by our work, and is invested in delivering quality projects for our customers. Our culture is a product of our core values and operating principles which unite our personnel. Their professional competence and intelligent innovation result in outstanding customer satisfaction. We stand by everything we do.

We are committed to investing in our employees and their growth through training, tools, equipment, industry-leading safety measures, advancement opportunities and more. At M. J. Electric, you aren’t just applying for job, you are building a career.

About this Role – Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Estimator

We are looking for a talented BESS Estimator who has a passion for quality construction. This position is responsible for independently developing cost estimates and resource requirements for Battery Energy Storage System 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
• Compose 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).
• Experience estimating BESS project (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 InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Lifelock Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Discounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability