Remote O&M Estimator, Solar & BESS Services

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

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking an O&M Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for long-term service agreements on utility-scale solar and BESS projects. This fully remote role involves analyzing RFPs, collaborating with business development, project managers, and engineers, and ensuring timely submissions.

Responsibilities include reviewing documents, preparing quantity takeoffs, identifying equipment needs, and managing bidding schedules.

Qualifications

• 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

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 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

Skills

Communication

Reading specs/drawings

Estimating

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking an O&M Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for long-term service agreements on utility-scale solar and BESS projects. This fully remote role involves analyzing RFPs, collaborating with business development, project managers, and engineers, and ensuring timely submissions.

Responsibilities include reviewing documents, preparing quantity takeoffs, identifying equipment needs, and managing bidding schedules.