Estimator - Solar

Blattner; Minnesota; Remote; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HDHP insurance

401(k) match

HSA and FSA options

Dental and Vision insurance

Education assistance

Gym on site

Job summary

Blattner is seeking an Estimator to support competitive, technically sound proposals for utility-scale renewable energy projects. You will collaborate with Engineering, Integrated Supply Chain, Construction and Project Management to develop electrical solutions from opportunity through contract award.

Your day may include reviewing Owner RFPs, preparing takeoffs, assisting with electrical estimates, coordinating with EORs, utilities and vendors, and supporting estimates for substations,

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Construction, Engineering or related field or combination of related education and experience.
• Two or more years of progressive related experience in renewable construction (wind, solar or storage) or four+ years in other non-renewable construction.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Up to 25% travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required estimate contents.
• Develop a project plan and level one schedule for crew sizing and productivity.
• Issue RFPs to qualified vendors/subcontractors and evaluate bids for best value.
• Calculate quantity take-offs, material and labor costs, and compile summary reports for future estimates.
• Evaluate materials/services from qualified suppliers based on technical and commercial merits.

Skills

Renewable construction experience

RFP development

Vendor coordination

Proposal estimation support

Education

Bachelor-level degree in Construction or Engineering

Related education/experience combination

Job description

A DAY IN THE LIFE

As an Estimator, you'll support the development of competitive, innovative, and technically sound proposals for utility-scale renewable energy projects. Working alongside Engineering, Integrated Supply Chain, Construction, and Project Management, you'll help develop conceptual electrical solutions that support projects from early opportunity through contract award.

A typical day may involve reviewing Owner RFPs, preparing quantity takeoffs, assisting with electrical estimates, coordinating with Engineers of Record (EOR), utilities, and vendors, and supporting estimates for collection systems, substations, underground cable systems, utility interconnections, SCADA, protection and control systems, and other electrical infrastructure. You'll contribute to identifying project risks, evaluating constructability, and developing value engineering solutions that strengthen proposal competitiveness.

STEP INTO THE ROLE

• Reviews specifications and drawings to determine and establish scope of work responsibilities, required estimate contents, and critical tasks needed to complete the project. Recommends best solution from design options based on cost, engineering, quality, or availability of materials.
• Develops a plan for building and scheduling the project along with provides an explanation of the methods used. Prepare a level one schedule and thought process for sequencing the project to determine crew size, resources, and productivity used.
• Demonstrates proficiency in developing and issuing of RFP’s to qualified vendors and subcontractors to ensure proposals are accurately evaluated prior to the bid review process. Evaluate quotes using comparison metrics to determine most commercially and technically responsible bidders. Ensures RFP’s establish basis of scope and pricing from supplier/subcontractor.
• Calculates various statistical data: quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs, equipment cost, and specialty items. Tracks and research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compiles summary reports and bridging documents to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
• Investigates and evaluates materials and services incorporated into the project using only qualified suppliers/subcontractors based on technical and commercial merits. Evaluate materials and services comparing the technical and commercial aspects of each bid to ensure company is achieving the best value and is protected against potential claims.

What You’ll Need

• A four-year degree in Construction, Engineering or related field, or combinations of related education and experience required.
• Two or more years of progressive related experience in the renewable construction industry (wind, solar, or battery storage) or four or more years of practical crew based estimating experience in other non-renewable construction industries.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Up to 25% of travel is required.

What Sets You Apart

• Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy or power infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with collection systems, substations, utility interconnections, underground cable systems, protection and control systems, SCADA, grounding, and power delivery infrastructure.

How We Invest In You

• Competitive pay
• 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA and FSA options
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Work/Life balance
• Employee/Family focused culture
• Gym on site
• And more!

Blattner is not able to sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency for this or any position. We are able to consider candidates who hold valid, independent work authorization (e.g., U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other valid, non-expired work authorization).

Remote

$75,553.00 - $109,552.00 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.

WHO ARE WE?

With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.

Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.