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Communicate findings and present cost summaries, value engineering options, and
Analyze market trends in equipment, materials, and labor to inform pricing strategies.
The Estimator plays a central role in evaluating and forecasting costs for large-scale solar and
Deliver conceptual, budgetary, and detailed cost estimates to support all project
Recommend improvements to estimation methodologies and project cost controls.
project management—is key to ensuring high-quality, data-driven estimates.
Maintain accurate records of historical cost data and project metrics.
final execution, ensuring cost accuracy, market alignment, and financial competitiveness. The
Build and maintain cost databases, unit price libraries, and productivity benchmarks
Track regional cost variations and prevailing wage requirements, including
supporting strategic decisions across civil, electrical, and structural work scopes.
Prepare contingency assessments and sensitivity analyses for cost risk management.
Collaboration with internal teams—such as development, engineering, procurement, and
Review and compare subcontractor and supplier bids to validate cost competitiveness.
Develop standardized templates, assumptions, and estimating protocols to ensure
Develop detailed cost estimates for large solar and battery storage projects, covering
Work with engineering to assess design alternatives and their cost impacts.
Provide cost input for project development activities such as site selection, permitting,
Apply estimating software and internal modeling tools for cost forecasting.
role involves preparing comprehensive cost models, analyzing contractor proposals, and
site grading, foundations, mounting systems, cabling, substations, and grid
Support procurement with bid evaluation and vendor negotiations.
Validate estimates through benchmarking against recognized industry and public-
tailored to solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) work.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a development-focused
Minimum of 5 years of experience in estimating large-scale infrastructure, renewable
The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in construction estimating, experience with
Excellent analytical and communication skills with high attention to accuracy and
renewable energy infrastructure, and a strong command of cost modeling for utility-scale
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating tools; familiarity with
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical
compliance with relevant labor and apprenticeship standards.
projects. Regular presence in the company’s Bay Area office is preferred.
scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project is advantageous.
Working knowledge of construction contract structures (lump sum, unit price, EPC).
Strong understanding of solar PV and battery storage technologies, including major
Demonstrated ability to identify cost-saving measures and mitigate risk through value
Familiarity with regional labor markets, wage compliance, and productivity
$125,000 - $160,000 plus 15% bonus
5%) with employer contribution, and paid time off.
Comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement plan (401k match up to
Flexible work options with a collaborative, mission-driven culture.