Remote Estimator: Solar & BESS O&M

SOLV Energy; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, focusing on solar, battery storage, and substation projects. The O&M Estimator prepares accurate, competitive long-term service cost estimates, collaborating with business development, project managers, and engineers to ensure timely, precise bids.

This fully remote role will require strong ability to analyze specifications, takeoffs, and pricing while maintaining estimate templates and databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or architectural field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of utility scale solar and BESS equipment and operation.
• Electrical and/or utility scale solar or BESS O&M experience is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of estimating experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Outlook) and advanced Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret RFP documents, project plans, specifications, and other documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.
• Accurately identify and quantify equipment and OEM requirements.
• Meet and maintain bidding schedules.
• Participate in estimate reviews.
• Work with subcontractors to define and get costs for minor scopes of work.
• Maintain vendor relationships to stay current on new equipment models and changes in manuals which may affect pricing.
• Identify risks involved in the projects and assist in risk matrix/go-no-go decisions.
• Maintain and update cost databases and estimating software or Excel estimating templates.
• Develop and maintain estimate version management process.
• Strong organizational skills: manage multiple pricing efforts and meet deadlines.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices.

Skills

Excellent communication

Excel skills

Reading specifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/construction/architecture

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, focusing on solar, battery storage, and substation projects. The O&M Estimator prepares accurate, competitive long-term service cost estimates, collaborating with business development, project managers, and engineers to ensure timely, precise bids.

This fully remote role will require strong ability to analyze specifications, takeoffs, and pricing while maintaining estimate templates and databases.