Lead Solar Estimator

Renewyx LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to project sites (25% travel)

Familiarity with Accubid/LiveCount/BlU

Mentor estimators

BESS + solar estimating experience

NEC knowledge

Job summary

Renewyx LLC, in partnership with a top-tier solar and BESS EPC contractor, seeks an experienced utility-scale solar estimator. You will own estimates end-to-end, from take-offs to awards, and tailor labor rates to regional conditions.

You will research vendor quotes, travel to project sites, prepare bid packages, read multi-trade drawings, and collaborate with engineers and owners on cost changes. Mentoring fellow estimators is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating utility-scale solar projects.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, structural, and electrical drawings.
• Strong grasp of estimating fundamentals and contract pricing types (fixed price, T&M, cost plus, unit).

Responsibilities

• Own utility-scale solar estimates end-to-end: quantity take-offs, scheduling, and quality checks.
• Research regional labor rates and per diems to build into each estimate.
• Review vendor and subcontractor quotes for work not self-performed.
• Travel to project sites to review construction sequence, means and methods, and site conditions.
• Prepare bid proposals and RFP responses through to client-ready standard.
• Read and interpret drawings across multiple trades.
• Collaborate with engineers, owners, and contractors on cost estimate changes.
• Prepare and track pre-bid RFIs through to resolution.
• Mentor other estimators and support their development.

Skills

Solar estimating

Reading drawings

Estimating fundamentals

Contract pricing understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering

Tools

Accubid

LiveCount

Bluebeam

Job description

Renewyx has partnered with a top-tier solar and BESS EPC contractor that delivers utility-scale projects across the country. If you can own a solar estimate from take-off to award and want your numbers driving real projects, this ones worth a look.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own utility-scale solar estimates end-to-end: quantity take-offs, scheduling, and quality checks
• Research regional labor rates and per diems to build into each estimate
• Request and review vendor and subcontractor quotes for work that isnt self-performed
• Travel to project sites to review construction sequence, means and methods, and site conditions
• Prepare bid proposals and RFP responses through to a client-ready standard
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications across multiple trades
• Work with engineers, owners, and contractors on cost estimate changes and adjustments
• Prepare and track pre-bid RFIs through to resolution
• Mentor other estimators and support their development

QUALIFICATIONS

• Estimating experience on utility-scale solar projects
• Bachelors in construction, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, structural, and electrical drawings
• Solid grasp of estimating fundamentals and contract pricing types (fixed price, T&M, cost plus, unit)

PLUS

• Comfortable traveling to project sites and HQ for walks and pre-bid meetings (25% Travel)
• Familiarity with Accubid, Livecount, or Bluebeam
• Experience mentoring or leading other estimators
• BESS estimating experience alongside solar
• Working knowledge of the NEC and other codes relevant to utility-scale EPC