Construction Project Cost Estimator

Description

• Review site plan and one-line diagrams for fuel cell installation projects for accuracy and opportunity for cost reduction.
• Compile comprehensive cost estimates for fuel cell construction projects. Estimated costs will be based on a preliminary site plan, one line diagram, Basis of Design document and observations noted during initial site surveys.
• Performance tracking to track and summarize estimate performance collaborating with Finance.
• Continuous improvement of costing structure based on lessons learned and continuous feedback loops with downstream cross-functional teams
• Lead ad-hoc cost studies that enable rapid decision-making based on payback, rate of return, etc.
• Defines and sets competitive construction estimates, budgets, methods, timeline, and evaluates financial risks
• Support in verifying cost for construction change orders.
• Support Site Design Manager in compiling RFIs, collaborate with EPCs to find opportunities in schedule and cost.
• Coordinate with Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Applications Engineers to value engineer project designs and identify any scope deviations.

Requirements

• Strong human relations skills to effectively interface with supervisors, cross-functional teams, and external suppliers/contractors.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to present technical and financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to select supply sources, negotiate prices, manage bid processes, finalize purchase contracts, and evaluate supplier performance.
• Ability to lead cross-functional process improvement teams and align stakeholders across estimating, engineering, procurement, and execution.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen, able to seamlessly balance strategic vision and tactical execution.
• Extensive knowledge of material and equipment rates, supply sources, and market drivers.
• Demonstrates initiative, resilience, and adaptability; leads by example with a “live and learn” mindset. Courage, accountability, and energy strongly valued.
• Strong understanding of how schedule delays or accelerations impact budgets.
• Strong understanding of a broad set of engineering and construction solutions and must have the ability to interface with the internal design and external customer process.
• Proficiency in construction estimation methodologies, contracting strategies, purchasing, and supplier negotiations.
• Analytical ability to prepare supplier performance reports, cost/price analyses, and performance measures.
• 7–10 years of relevant work experience is required, with 10+ years preferred in an EPC, GC, or construction environment. This should include extensive work in construction cost estimating and pre-construction services, ideally across industrial, commercial, high-tech, utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage, and/or distributed generation (DG) projects, with demonstrated coordination with electrical and gas utilities for interconnection.
• Possess the knowledge to be at the forefront of the latest construction methods and execution for high-quality cost-effective site development.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. labor market requirements, with emphasis on East and West Coast, union and non-union environments; international labor market knowledge a plus.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance