Description

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary:

The Sr. Estimator - Solar prepares cost estimates for structural, mechanical, and electrical systems for independent power producer (IPP) owned utility-sized self-performed construction of solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation plants. Sr. Estimator - Solar demonstrates a complete understanding of the interrelationship of the cost of labor, material, equipment, and productivity in the unit costs used at each level of an estimate. The Sr. Estimator – Solar manages accurate, cost competitive and timely preparation of estimates for the Company’s renewable energy construction business to be bid, incorporating extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, costs, and industry principles.

Requirements:

• Reviews and understands content of all RFP documents to determine scope of work and required pricing elements for inclusion within the estimate.
• Leads a team of contributing estimators for respective Statements of Work (SOWs) to prepare accurate, competitive, and timely estimates for Bid-Build and EPC (Engineer-Procure-Construct) construction Request for Proposals (RFPs); provides leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to estimators and associate estimators.
• Collaborates with project-assigned Preconstruction Manager for engineering support services and deliverables as basis of estimate.
• Receives, prioritizes, and distributes requests for quote to vendors and subcontractors; analyzes responses for accuracy, completeness and efficacy per request and project schedule milestones.
• Uses standardized tools and processes to prepare accurate, competitive, and timely estimates of project cost and schedule.
• Completes take-offs to calculate estimate quantities and units of work for EPC and BOP self-perform utility-sized solar construction scopes of work, inclusive of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Quantifies resources and production rates for installation of solar components of the system for the purpose of utility power generation and distribution self-perform construction cost estimation.
• Determines impacts to estimates based on local labor requirements, current commodity pricing, and client’s project specifications.
• Identifies project risks and records in Risk Register during preparation of estimate.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Creates estimate-related bid proposal documents to meet RFP submittal requirements, such as SOV, client provided technical forms, and ACE documents.
• Collaborates with Precon Manager and Proposal Scheduler for alignment of estimated resources and duration represented in project estimate to achieve client defined milestones identified within project schedule.
• Presents project scope, identified risks and cost estimate for Operations and Executive reviews.
• Reviews all estimate entries for accuracy of whole-project scope activity costs. Analyzes multi-discipline estimated costs related to client RFP information and design and costs to complete the estimate.
• Gathers details and maintains current market data necessary to accurately estimate construction, material and soft costs associated with project construction.
• Experience with EPC and BOP estimate structure for creation of proposals for large utility and utility grade renewable energy power plant construction projects.
• Ability to recognize and recommend alternative designs/scope definitions which support consistency, standardization, and cost competitiveness.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of tasks and processes associated with the construction of utility grade renewable energy projects. Experience working with BESS DC and AC coupled systems, substation, and transmission line construction is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with design build construction methods, utilizing creative thought processes and experience, to produce production-based cost estimates with detailed costs for resource budget estimates.
• Ability to complete quantity take offs from construction plans.
• Ability to compile indicative budgets in the absence of engineered documents.
• Experience with estimating software; experience with HCSS HeavyBid is beneficial.
• Proficient with Blue Beam/Adobe for purposes of quantity take-off.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, OneNote, Teams), and SharePoint.
• Ability to evaluate site conditions from plans, geotechnical reports and/or site visits for creation of cost estimates utilizing best labor, equipment, and material resources for most competitive and accurate proposal estimates. Ability to apply varying levels of detail for both indicative and hard bid proposals.
• Strong skills in client and subcontractor interface and negotiation.
• Able to travel to sites to review site conditions during the proposal phase, evaluate resources and production during the construction phase.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related area of study; OR High School with equivalent relevant industry experience, required.
• 5 or more years’ experience in estimating utility-sized solar, ground-mounted power plant system self-performed construction, required
• 2 or more years’ experience leading a team of estimators for project pursuit estimates
• 1 or more years’ field-based construction experience
• Ability to travel 5 to 15%
  

Anticipated base salary range: $105,000 - $126,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

Rarely: climbing, crouching, kneeling, stooping; pulling, pushing, and lifting 5 to 15 pounds required

Occasionally: carrying 5 to 15 pounds, pinching, and walking required

Frequently: reaching and standing required.

Constantly: reading, vision, repetitive motion, and sitting required.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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