Manager I - Estimating

Blattner Company; United States; Remote; USD 122,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

100% employer paid health insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA options

Dental and Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Work/Life balance

Employee focused culture

On-site gym

Job summary

Blattner Company is seeking a Manager I – Solar Estimating to lead the preconstruction estimating team for utility-scale solar bids. You will ensure bid accuracy, technical compliance, and competitive pricing while coordinating with multiple departments to develop winning proposals.

You will mentor estimators, review estimates, assess project risks, and drive improvements in preconstruction processes. Remote-friendly role with nationwide eligibility, compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading estimating or preconstruction teams for utility-scale solar or renewable energy projects.
• Strong understanding of estimating methodologies and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction estimating team through bidding process ensuring bid accuracy and competitive pricing.
• Coordinate estimating procedures across Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction, and Business Development.
• Oversee transition of awarded projects from estimating to operations with subcontractors and vendors.
• Mentor estimators, review estimates, and identify risks and opportunities.
• Support contract negotiations and establish project execution strategies.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Contract negotiations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction

Job description

A DAY IN THE LIFE

As a Manager I – Solar Estimating, you'll lead the preconstruction estimating team through every stage of the bidding process, ensuring bid accuracy, technical compliance, and competitive pricing for utility-scale solar projects. You'll oversee the coordination of estimating procedures and preconstruction activities while partnering with Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction, and Business Development to develop winning proposals. Your day moves between mentoring estimators, reviewing estimates, evaluating project risks and opportunities, and driving continuous improvements to preconstruction processes and systems. You'll also play a critical role in transitioning awarded projects from estimating to operations by coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, engineers, and clients to ensure a seamless handoff from preconstruction to construction. From supporting contract negotiations to establishing project execution strategies, you'll help position projects—and your team—for success while fostering collaboration across the organization. STEP INTO THE ROLE Displays personal and professional ethics and complies with and enforces company policies and procedures during project estimates, including utilizing company estimating software, performing bid reviews, etc. Takes personal responsibility to ensure that a quality bid has been produced. Develops department strategy and vision with regularly reporting of relevant industry precedents and procedures. Advises and supports Manager Estimating with estimate planning in preparation for project pre-bid meeting, schedule creation, and proposal preparation. Supports the Director of Estimating and Vice President, Procurement to develop Mega project review document for Executive approval(s). Supervises and provides development of subordinates through mentoring, formal training and exposure to diverse work experiences. Verifies that the team identifies and calculates cost of project quality and safety requirements (training, ppe) and determines JHA risks and includes costs in estimates. Ensures the pursuit, selection and utilization of subcontractors who meet corporate risk management criteria. Ensures estimating team conducts project site visits, reviews cost/production reports in order to compare actual cost, plan the estimate and conduct special studies to develop and establish standard cost data.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in construction related discipline.
• 5 or more years of applicable preconstruction and/or construction experience or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience in estimating, project management, contract negotiations and sound construction methods; with an emphasis on safety and quality.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Experience leading estimating or preconstruction teams supporting utility-scale solar or renewable energy projects.
• Strong understanding of estimating methodologies, construction means and methods, procurement, and project execution.

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). #LI - Remote $121,680.00 - $176,436.00 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. Blattner Company is a nationwide, leading service provider of renewable energy construction. Based in Avon, Minnesota, Blattner provides complete engineering, procurement and construction services for utility-scale solar, wind, energy storage and power delivery projects with proven project management skills and best in class professional services and support. Interested in working in construction craft or management? Our entities, Blattner Energy and DH Blattner, build renewable energy construction across the country. Check out career opportunities for Blattner Energy and DH Blattner.