Construction Project Cost Estimator

Overview

Estimate construction costs for fuel cell projects, coordinate with engineers, manage budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• cost studies
• cost estimates
• budgeting
• performance tracking
• value engineering
• rfis

Tasks

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

Requirements

• cost estimating
• supplier negotiations
• procurement
• leadership
• analytical
• 10+ years

What You Bring

-Analytical ability to prepare supplier performance reports, cost/price analyses, and performance measures. -Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to present technical and financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. -Demonstrates initiative, resilience, and adaptability; leads by example with a “live and learn” mindset. Courage, accountability, and energy strongly valued. -Ability to lead cross-functional process improvement teams and align stakeholders across estimating, engineering, procurement, and execution. -Strong human relations skills to effectively interface with supervisors, cross-functional teams, and external suppliers/contractors. -Strong understanding of how schedule delays or accelerations impact budgets. -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. -Extensive knowledge of material and equipment rates, supply sources, and market drivers. -Strategic thinker with strong business acumen, able to seamlessly balance strategic vision and tactical execution. -Possess the knowledge to be at the forefront of the latest construction methods and execution for high-quality cost-effective site development. -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. -Proficiency in construction estimation methodologies, contracting strategies, purchasing, and supplier negotiations. -Ability to select supply sources, negotiate prices, manage bid processes, finalize purchase contracts, and evaluate supplier performance. -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.

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About Bloom Energy

-Revolutionized power generation with cutting-edge fuel cell technology. -Produces clean and reliable electricity for businesses, governments, and utilities. -Designs technology to reduce emissions and provide energy independence. -Deployed fuel cell systems across healthcare, data centers, and manufacturing. -Technology is scalable and integrates into applications from small businesses to large industrial operations. -Seen as a solution to energy resilience and sustainability challenges. -Mission is to create a cleaner, more secure energy future by disrupting traditional power generation.

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