Senior Estimator (Renewables)

Momentum Search; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Search is seeking a professional in Omaha, Nebraska to develop comprehensive cost estimates for utility-scale solar projects. The role involves collaborating with business development and project management teams, identifying potential risks, and utilizing value engineering principles.

Applicants will also manage vendor relationships, analyze project costs, prepare documentation, and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners. Mentorship and leadership skills are essential for guiding junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive cost estimates for utility-scale solar projects.
• Collaborate with business development and project management teams.
• Identify and evaluate potential risks and uncertainties associated with project execution.
• Utilize value engineering principles to optimize project costs.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers.
• Thoroughly analyze and benchmark project costs against industry standards, historical data, and market trends.
• Prepare detailed cost breakdowns, reports, and documentation to support project planning, budgeting, and financing activities.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical expertise to junior estimators and project teams.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation:Develop comprehensive cost estimates for utility-scale solar projects
• Bid Preparation:Collaborate with business development and project management teams
• Risk Assessment:Identify and evaluate potential risks and uncertainties associated with project execution
• Value Engineering:Utilize value engineering principles to optimize project costs
• Vendor Management:Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers
• Cost Analysis:Thoroughly analyze and benchmark project costs against industry standards, historical data, and market trends
• Documentation:Prepare detailed cost breakdowns, reports, and documentation to support project planning, budgeting, and financing activities
• Stakeholder Communication:Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, clients, subcontractors, and vendors
• Team Leadership:Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical expertise to junior estimators and project teams