Our client is a prominent leader in the renewable energy sector, committed to delivering sustainable energy solutions across diverse projects. With a focus on innovation and excellence, we are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Solar Estimatorto join our client's esteemed Solar Pre-Construction Department.

Responsibilities:

Bid Management:

• Receive, review, and analyze contractor and vendor bids for RFP responses.
• Create and manage bid opportunities and templates.
• Solicit, interview, qualify, and track new Contractors.

Estimation:

• Demonstrate proficiency in all components of the estimate, emphasizing the latest market prices.
• Collaborate with project team members to understand scope and details during estimate development.
• Adjust estimates based on project-specific details, including location, labor considerations, and local regulations.
• Evaluate vendor pricing and consider all aspects of costs within industry standards.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Create and provide deliverables aligned with project-specific formats.
• Establish and maintain cost databases and analysis tools.
• Develop scope narratives, clarifications, and qualifications for client proposals.
• Review cost models, finance models, drawings, and production estimates to ensure accuracy.

Project Feasibility:

• Perform site investigations to determine project feasibility and report constructability and logistics concerns.

Change Order Management:

• Review change orders to validate the scope of work, quantities, rates, and overall cost.

Qualifications:

• Work experience in renewable energy construction.
• Experience with Engineering, Procurement, and Construct (EPC) estimates.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, structural, and civil estimating divisions and principles.
• Familiarity with general project finance underwriting principles and analysis.
• Recent experience with Utility-Scale Solar, Wind, and/or Substation/Switchyard projects.
• Understanding of project scheduling, construction means, methods, and sequences.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong work ethic and ability to self-start in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organization, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Project management, organizational, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

Physical Demands:

• Work conducted in a professional office setting.
• Physical demands may include lifting up to 50 pounds, extended periods of sitting, walking, standing, reaching, and/or bending.
• Extended periods of reading fine print on a computer or in a paper-based format.
• Ability to travel as necessary.

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for renewable energy and possess the required skills and qualifications, we invite you to apply for the Solar Estimating Manager position. Join us in contributing to a sustainable future. Apply today!