Estimator, Civil (Remote)

Overview

Supports senior staff estimating civil work for utility-scale solar and storage projects.

Key Responsibilities

• takeoffs
• estimate review
• plan review
• conceptual estimates
• detailed estimates
• cost determination

Tasks

-Prepare accurate takeoffs -Participate in estimate reviews with Management -Review project plans, specifications and other Owner provided documents especially related to civil scopes, such as grading plans, erosion/sediment control plans, landscape plans and Geotechnical reports -Maintain good relationships with colleagues, suppliers and subcontractors -Meet bidding deadlines and/or due dates for tasks assigned by senior staff -Prepare conceptual estimates for design-build civil/sitework scope (including SWPPP BMPs) based on high level understanding of the project with limited engineering information provided -Lead civil review with others on Estimating team -Communicate/coordinate with field teams to gather feedback to inform new estimates -Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil/sitework scope based on construction documents, including coordinating subcontractor quotes -Assist with determining schedule activities and durations related to civil scopes for input into project schedules -Assist with training others on estimating team -Determine costs for civil/sitework scope

Requirements

• excel
• civil 3d
• p6
• estimating
• engineering degree
• critical thinking

What You Bring

-Position has flexibility to be based in any of the SOLV Energy offices; hybrid or remote arrangements also considered -Critical thinking and ability to quickly learn new concepts -Project management and/or field experience desired -Ability to work in stressful situations -Proficiency in Excel required; proficiency with software such as Microsoft Teams, Bluebeam, Autodesk Civil 3D or AGTEK, Building Connected, On-Screen Takeoff (OST) and P6 desired -Strong interpersonal and communication skills -Experience estimating and/or managing utility scale projects in the Midwest, southeast, mid-Atlantic, and northeast desired. -Ability to work individually as well as in a team setting -Minimum 3 years Estimating experience desired, preferably in heavy civil and/or utility scale solar construction. -Working knowledge of construction costs and principles -Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environment desired -Periodic travel to project sites across the country, as well as travel to San Diego if based in another location -Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings -Understanding of civil scopes for solar sites such as clearing and grubbing, earthwork, sediment and erosion control, road construction, trenching and site stabilization measures -Construction Management or Engineering degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience -Organizational skills -Working knowledge of Photovoltaic systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) desired -Ability to manage multiple deadlines

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About Solv Energy

-A unified expert in solar and storage infrastructure, the company evolved after merging two major renewable divisions in 2021. -Backed by American Securities, it operates a significant portfolio across North America. -Its capabilities include full EPC services, high-voltage substations, SCADA systems, commissioning, O&M, repowering, and emergency response. -Projects include large-scale solar farms with integrated battery storage and high-voltage substations across multiple U.S. states. -Recent expansion includes in-house foundation drilling and pile capabilities through the acquisition of SDI Services. -Ranked among the top U.S. solar contractors, the company offers end-to-end delivery from design to long-term asset management.

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