Remote O&M Estimator for Solar & BESS

SOLV Energy, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation, sick and holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking an O&M Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for long-term service agreements on utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. The role involves analyzing RFPs, collaborating with business development, project managers, and engineers, and meeting bidding schedules.

This position is fully remote with interview discussions on location expectations. The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, at least 3 years of estimating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or architectural field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of estimating experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs, project plans, and specifications to prepare cost estimates.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and pricing for materials and equipment.
• Identify equipment/OEM requirements and quantify costs.
• Maintain bidding schedules and participate in estimate reviews.
• Collaborate with subcontractors and vendors to obtain costs.

Skills

Estimating experience

Communication skills

Time management

Reading and interpreting specs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management or architectural design

Tools

Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

The Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for long-term service agreements on utility scale solar and BESS projects. This role involves analyzing project specifications, RFP documents, collaborating with business development, project managers, and engineers, and ensuring that all estimates are completed accurately and on time.

This role is fully remote. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
  
  

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

Project Planning and Review:

• 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.
  
  

Supplier and Subcontractor Management:

• Work with subcontractors to define and get costs for minor scopes of work.
• Maintain good vendor relationships to stay current on new equipment models and changes in manuals which may affect pricing.
  
  

Risk and Compliance:

• Identify risks involved in the projects.
• Assist in the preparation of risk matrix and go/no-go decision with management
  
  

Continuous Improvement and Updates:

• Meet with various SME’s to validate new equipment labor metrics and maintain updated estimate template.
• Maintain and update cost databases and estimating software or excel estimating templates.
• Develop and maintain estimate version management process.
• Strong organizational skills: ability to manage multiple pricing efforts at once and meet deadlines.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices.
  
  

Performance Objectives:

• Preparation of accurate and timely estimates.
• Time management.
• Advancement of current estimating tools and templates.
• Work effectively in a team environment as well as individually.
• Continue learning and developing skill sets.
• Maintain self-control under pressure.
  
  

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of utility scale solar and BESS standard equipment and operation.
• Electrical and/or utility scale solar or BESS Operations and Maintenance 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.
• Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Outlook)
• Exceptional Excel skills
  
  

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$104,215.00 - $130,270.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

Job Number: J12749

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.