Senior Estimator, PV & BESS – Remote

Cupertino Electric; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator II - PV & BESS to lead utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system estimates, including self-perform and subcontracted scopes.

This remote role collaborates with Estimating, Preconstruction, Project Management, Purchasing, and Engineering teams to deliver competitive bids. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of solar PV/EPC estimating experience, strong knowledge of Accubid or similar tools, and proven ability to manage RFQs, vendor

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of estimating experience in solar PV and managing subcontracts.
• Experience with Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC).
• Experience with Accubid preferred.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship not available.
• Bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all levels and types of estimating, planning, scheduling and cost engineering project activities.
• Accurately perform material quantity take-off of all renewable energy projects.
• Management of material vendor relationships, including packaging and presentation of RFQs and evaluation of vendor pricing.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and material vendors.
• Manage subcontractor database.
• Prepare RFQs and evaluate vendor pricing. Compare and reconcile scopes of work.

Skills

Solar PV & BESS

Estimating leadership

Vendor management

Accubid

MS Office

Bluebeam

Electrical calculations

Remote collaboration

Subcontractor relations

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Construction Management preferred

Tools

Accubid

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Cupertino Electric, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator II - PV & BESS to lead utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system estimates, including self-perform and subcontracted scopes.

This remote role collaborates with Estimating, Preconstruction, Project Management, Purchasing, and Engineering teams to deliver competitive bids. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of solar PV/EPC estimating experience, strong knowledge of Accubid or similar tools, and proven ability to manage RFQs, vendor