Lead EPC Estimator for Solar Projects

Clean Energy & Infrastructure Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Healthcare, Dental, Vision

Flexible spending account

Job summary

MasTec Renewables is seeking an Estimating Manager (Solar) to lead complex EPC estimates onsite at multiple office locations. You will direct bid strategies, define scope, identify risks, and deliver high-quality estimate packages for large pursuits.

This role requires coordinating Estimator I-III, ensuring compliance with client requirements, and mentoring junior staff to readiness for advancement. Onsite with travel to Fargo, Indianapolis, Clinton, Centennial or Phoenix.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction estimating and/or project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading bids on a regular basis.
• Experience coordinating estimating resources and working within bid schedules.
• Experience supporting contract negotiations and proposal development.
• Experience working with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform conceptual, budgetary, and competitive EPC estimates for large projects from receipt of bid package through final review.
• Serve as Lead Estimator on assigned pursuits, responsible for scope definition, assumptions, risk identification, and estimate deliverables.
• Coordinate and manage Estimator I, Estimator II, and Estimator III resources assigned to bids to ensure timely and accurate estimate development.
• Ensure compliance with RFP requirements, internal estimating standards, and review processes.
• Manage available resources to ensure on-time, high-quality estimate delivery.
• Organize, document, and present estimates so that labor, equipment, and material assumptions are clearly understood and transferable to execution teams.
• Participate in estimate reviews, bid strategy discussions, and turnover meetings with project teams.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to Estimator I and Estimator II staff to support skill development and readiness for advancement.
• May have direct reporting responsibility for junior estimators and support performance feedback in coordination with senior estimating leadership.
• Perform site visits and attend pre-bid meetings as needed to assess site conditions and remain current with field practices.
• Foster a collaborative team environment that supports accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Estimating leadership

Bid coordination

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

EPC delivery

Education

Engineering / Construction Mgmt

Job description

MasTec Renewables is seeking an Estimating Manager (Solar) to lead complex EPC estimates onsite at multiple office locations. You will direct bid strategies, define scope, identify risks, and deliver high-quality estimate packages for large pursuits.

This role requires coordinating Estimator I-III, ensuring compliance with client requirements, and mentoring junior staff to readiness for advancement. Onsite with travel to Fargo, Indianapolis, Clinton, Centennial or Phoenix.