Remote O&M Estimator - Solar & Battery Storage

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

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. The O&M Estimator role focuses on preparing accurate and competitive long-term service estimates for solar and BESS projects.

This fully remote position requires reviewing RFPs, coordinating with business development, project managers, and engineers, maintaining cost databases, and meeting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or architectural field.
• At least 3 years of estimating experience.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Excel skills and computer 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 good vendor relationships to stay current on new equipment models and changes in manuals which may affect pricing.
• Identify risks involved in the projects.
• Assist in the preparation of risk matrix and go/no-go decision with management.
• Meet with various SMEs 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.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Communication

Reading specifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management/architectural

Tools

Microsoft 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. The O&M Estimator role focuses on preparing accurate and competitive long-term service estimates for solar and BESS projects.

This fully remote position requires reviewing RFPs, coordinating with business development, project managers, and engineers, maintaining cost databases, and meeting