Estimator, Services (Remote)

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

The O&M Estimator prepares accurate cost estimates for long-term service agreements on solar and BESS projects, collaborating with business development, project managers and engineers, while ensuring timely, accurate bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of estimating experience.
• Working knowledge of utility scale solar and BESS equipment and operation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook) and exceptional Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs, project plans, specifications and other documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.
• Accurately identify and quantify equipment and OEM requirements.
• Meet and maintain bidding schedules; participate in estimate reviews.
• Work with subcontractors to define costs for minor scopes and maintain vendor relations.

Skills

Communication skills

Read specs & drawings

Excel proficiency

MS Word & Outlook

Estimating experience

Analytical math ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or architectural degree

Tools

Estimating software

Cost databases

Excel (estimating templates)

Job description

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

The Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for long-term service agreements on utility scale solar and BESS projects. This role involves analyzing project specifications, RFP documents, collaborating with business development, project managers, and engineers, and ensuring that all estimates are completed accurately and on time.

This role is fully remote. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties

Project Planning and Review:

• Review and interpret RFP documents, project plans, specifications, and other documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.
• Accurately identify and quantify equipment and OEM requirements.
• Meet and maintain bidding schedules.
• Participate in estimate reviews.

Supplier and Subcontractor Management:

• Work with subcontractors to define and get costs for minor scopes of work.
• Maintain good vendor relationships to stay current on new equipment models and changes in manuals which may affect pricing.

Risk and Compliance:

• Identify risks involved in the projects.
• Assist in the preparation of risk matrix and go/no-go decision with management

Continuous Improvement and Updates:

• Meet with various SME’s to validate new equipment labor metrics and maintain updated estimate template.
• Maintain and update cost databases and estimating software or excel estimating templates.
• Develop and maintain estimate version management process.
• Strong organizational skills: ability to manage multiple pricing efforts at once and meet deadlines.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices.

Performance Objectives:

• Preparation of accurate and timely estimates.
• Time management.
• Advancement of current estimating tools and templates.
• Work effectively in a team environment as well as individually.
• Continue learning and developing skill sets.
• Maintain self-control under pressure.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of utility scale solar and BESS standard equipment and operation.
• Electrical and/or utility scale solar or BESS Operations and Maintenance experience is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of estimating experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings.
• Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., "Microsoft Word, Outlook")
• Exceptional Excel skills

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$104,215.00 - $130,270.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Job Number: J12749