Estimator - Solar & Battery Storage (Hybrid)

DEPCOM Power, Inc; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DEPCOM Power, part of the Koch Engineered Solutions network, seeks an Estimator to develop and maintain detailed cost estimates for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. You will work with teams across business development, engineering, procurement, and project delivery to optimize bid strategies and project costs.

The role requires travel to multiple offices (Scottsdale, Bedminster, or Houston) and site visits, with a focus on accuracy, risk Mitigation, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civil, large commercial, or utility-scale solar construction.
• Knowledgeable of best practices in cost estimation and estimating tools/software.
• Proficiency with takeoff software and ability to interpret complex project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and maintain comprehensive project cost estimates aligned with RFP requirements for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams including business development, engineering, procurement, and project delivery to develop winning bid strategies and optimize project costs.
• Identify project risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies to enhance estimate reliability.
• Support continuous improvement of the team by refining estimating processes and templates to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, client discussions, and leadership updates.
• Conduct site visits as necessary and prepare detailed reports that inform and enhance estimate accuracy and project planning.

Skills

Cost estimation

Estimating software

Takeoff software

Construction management

Job description

DEPCOM Power, part of the Koch Engineered Solutions network, seeks an Estimator to develop and maintain detailed cost estimates for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. You will work with teams across business development, engineering, procurement, and project delivery to optimize bid strategies and project costs.

The role requires travel to multiple offices (Scottsdale, Bedminster, or Houston) and site visits, with a focus on accuracy, risk Mitigation, and process improvement.