HV/BESS Estimator

Qcells EPC; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HanwhaQcellsUSA Corp (QcellsUSA) in the United States seeks a HV/BESS Estimator for its utility-scale solar EPC team. This role is remote, with travel up to 25% to jobsites, and reports to the Senior HV/BESS Estimating Manager.

You will prepare firm bid/submittal cost estimates for HV substations and BESS, review subcontractor quotes, and analyze drawings to ensure accurate scope and competitive pricing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant certificate; no degree will be considered if relevant experience exceeds 3 years.
• 3+ years estimating and project management experience in utility-scale solar, HV and BESS projects.
• Background in commercial construction, electrical equipment supply, and/or power plant engineering.
• Strong understanding of utility-scale solar and Battery storage installation and Best Practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project managers, engineers and stakeholders to understand project requirements and deadlines.
• Develop and manage cost models; use estimating software to create and compile estimates.
• Oversee the preparation of detailed cost estimates for HV substations and BESS, including materials, labor and subcontractor costs.
• Review subcontractor bids and quotations; ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
• Collaborate with procurement and scheduling to develop resource plans and mitigate risks.
• Provide bid proposals in response to RFPs/ITBs and support negotiations with clients.

Skills

Estimating experience

Project management

HV Substation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree or relevant certificate

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Description

Title: HV/BESSEstimator
Department: Estimation
Location: United States
Supervisor:HV/BESS Estimating Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status:Permanent; Full-time
Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Remote
HV/BESSESTIMATOR
HanwhaQcellsUSA Corp (QcellsUSA), headquartered in Houston, TX, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide.QcellsUSA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosingQcellsUSA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.
QcellsUSA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, Development, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures thatQcellsUSA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments,Qcellsis pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.
As an integral part of the globalQcellsbrand,QcellsUSA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing.Qcellsis renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) andThalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ),Qcellsoperates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

Summary

As aHV/BESS Estimatorin our utility-scale solar Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, you will play a crucial role in the successful execution of our projects. You willwork closely with theestimators and work closely with various departments to accurately estimate costs and resources required for utility-scalesolar and BESSand standaloneBESSprojects. Your expertise will guide decision-making processes, ensuring the profitability and efficiency of our projects.Yourprimary focus will be providing firmbid/submittal documents and cost estimatesinclusive ofall activities related to high voltage substations and BESSpricing by leveling, reviewing, and analyzing subcontractor and material proposals, performing take-offs, scope reviews, risk identification, engineering optimization, and increasing margins through identifying cost efficiencies.This position reports to theSeniorHV/BESS Estimating Managerin charge of overseeing all estimating activities and approvals related to the EPC business or another senior management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate.
This position is a remote, working out your home office and traveling to jobsites, working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. Overtime and weekend working hours may be required as needed. This position is expected to travel up to 25%

Essential Job Function & Responsibilities

• Leadership and Management
  • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and deadlines.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the estimation process.
• Develop and manage a cost models;
  • Use computer estimating software to create and compileestimates;
  • Develop assemblies in estimatingsoftware;
• Cost Estimation
  • Oversee the preparation of detailed cost estimates for utility-scale solar projectsspecifically related to the HV Substation and BESSincluding materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
  • Analyze project specifications, drawings, and other documents to accurately determine project scope and requirements.
  • Utilize historical data, industry benchmarks, and market trends to ensure cost estimates are realistic and competitive.
• Review and validate subcontractor bids and quotations.
• Resource Planning
  • Collaborate with project managers to develop resource plans based on estimated costs and project schedules.
  • Identify and quantify resource requirements, including manpower, equipment, and materials.
  • Optimize resource allocation to maximize efficiency and minimize project risks.
  • Develop labor productivity and (installation unit costs where applicable) based on projected site conditions and historicaldata;
• Risk Management
  • Identify potential risks and uncertainties associated with project estimates.
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address identified risks.
  • Conduct sensitivity analysis to assess the impact of various factors on project costs and profitability.
• Bid Preparation
  • Prepare comprehensive bid proposals in response to client requests for proposals (RFPs) and invitations to bid (ITBs).
  • Ensure bid proposals are accurate, competitive, and aligned with project requirements and company objectives.
  • Collaborate with business development and sales teams to develop pricing strategies and negotiate contracts with clients.
• Participate in bid reviewmeetings;
• Vendor and Supplier Management
  • Maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing and timely delivery of materials and services.
  • Evaluate vendor performance and negotiate pricing agreements to achieve cost savings and improve project profitability.
• Quality Assurance
  • Review project estimates to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards and industry best practices.
  • Implement quality assurance processes to validate project estimates and identify areas for improvement.
• GeneralRequirements
  • Have an understanding of EPCcontracting;
  • Have a strong understanding of electricaltheory;
    • Have understanding of environmental, geotechnical, and hydrologicalreports;
    • Have a general understanding of currentHVand BESSequipment and impacts of eachsystem;
  • Keepup-to-dateon local building codes;
  • Create and maintain projectdirectives;
  • Ability to travel when required.
  • Travel up to 25% as needed
    • The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a completelistingand other duties will be assigned based on the positions role within the business unit.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and/or relevant certificate from college or technical school. No degree will be considered if relevant experience exceeds3years;
• 3+ years relevant experiencein estimating and project management, with at least 3 years of experience in utility-scale solar, HV, and BESSprojects.(Construction, energy industry preferred);
• Background in commercial construction, electrical equipment supply, and/or power plantengineering;
• Strong understanding ofutilitySolar and Battery storage installation and BestPractices;