Project Estimator - Electrical

Strata Clean Energy; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Estimator to join their dynamic team in the renewable energy sector. This role involves creating detailed project estimates for solar and battery energy storage projects, interfacing with engineering teams, and ensuring accurate cost tracking. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction and project management, with at least 5 years of experience in estimating large-scale projects. You'll play a crucial role in supporting innovative initiatives while working in both office and field environments. If you're passionate about renewable energy and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in estimating Solar and BESS projects.
• Strong understanding of construction and project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Create project estimates for Solar and BESS projects, including quantity takeoffs.
• Interface with Engineering and Project Controls to refine estimates.

Skills

Estimating Solar and BESS projects

Project management

Construction experience

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

BA or BS in engineering

BA or BS in Construction

BA or BS in Project management

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Create project estimates for Solare and BESS projects.
• Complete quantity takeoffs, summations of material proposal comparisons, and estimate summary sheets.
• Solicit bid estimates from trade contractors.
• Solicit new bidders when needed, and gather necessary documents for inclusion in future projects.
• Interface routinely with Engineering to support new technology and innovation initiatives with cost and other commercial considerations.
• Interface routinely with Project Controls to track actual cost data versus estimates and refine estimate databases as necessary based on actuals.
• Prepares contractor and vendor proposal comparisons and estimate summary sheets for various construction scopes, i.e. mechanical installation, electrical installation, civil earthwork, etc.
• Help in preparing, organizing and coordinating Request for Proposal documents and schedules, utilizing schedule information to estimate General Conditions and other schedule-driven items.
• Determine the appropriate price for a given project and evaluate value engineering opportunities.
• Support project estimators in data input and maintenance in estimating software program(s).
• Perform archive filing and historical cost data gathering.
• Assist business analysts in generation of pricing trend data for future projection.
• Participate as a project team member.
• Participate in plan and estimate review meetings, other project review meetings and site investigations, as needed.
• Support bid managers in gathering information from local government and private entities that may affect project (i.e. permits, licenses, etc.).
• Provide direction to new Estimators and Engineers as they enter the company.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA or BS in engineering, Construction, Project management; 5+ years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in estimating Solar and BESS projects. Construction experience preferred.
• Experience in estimating civil and site preparation costs relating to foundations, trenching, storm water management, and general site productivity given site specific sub-surface and related geotechnical, hydrological and local climate information.
• Experience with projects over 50MWdc or 100MWhr.
• Working knowledge of industry related EPC operations and procedures.
• Experience in interconnect, substation and gen-tie estimating.
• Knowledge and experience in EPC estimating practices and methods, including demonstrated ability to organize, perform, and present cost estimating products.
• Skilled in the calculation of productivity-affected burdened labor rates and the impact of civil, subsurface and storm-water conditions.
• In-depth knowledge of project schedules and ability to predict/extrapolate costs curves based on experience of scheduled-activities/cost correlation analysis.
• Knowledgeable of manual labor performance, equipment production and derivation of composite craft/category labor rates.
• Excellent time management, organization skills and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment: Work is performed in an office environment and in the field. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist and lift up to 20 pounds.

This job description is intended to describe the essential job functions of this position and is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of job responsibilities.

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