Estimating Manager

Description

You’ll work closely with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to build proposals, optimize designs, and ensure the financial success of each project bid.

The Estimating Manager will lead and perform all aspects of project estimating for PV and BESS EPC projects nationwide. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for developing comprehensive EPC proposals from accurate, competitive cost estimates while building the tools, databases, and workflows that will define our estimating function as we scale.

Hands-On Estimating

• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and cost modeling across all disciplines.
• Build and maintain cost databases and historical performance data.
• Participate in bid reviews, client meetings, and project handoffs.
• Implement software tools and best practices to improve estimating efficiency.
• Support the attraction and hiring of new talent, mentor estimators and help shape a growing preconstruction team.
• Establish and refine estimating tools, templates, and cost databases.
• Prepare complete EPC estimates for utility-scale PV and BESS projects.
• Support proposal development with cost summaries, bid clarifications, and supporting documentation.
• Serve as the company’s go-to expert for estimating and cost strategy.
• Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Business Development to align design and cost assumptions.
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier quotes to ensure competitive pricing.
• Track market trends for labor, materials, and equipment.
• Present technical and commercial proposals for upper management approvals.
• Identify risks, assumptions, and opportunities in project scopes and designs.

Requirements

• Direct experience estimating utility-scale PV BESS projects in the U.S. market.
• 7+ years of estimating experience for an EPC organization, preferably in a renewable energy environment, including experience leading and supervising a team.
• Proficiency in estimating software (PVsyst, PVcase or Excel-based models).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, drawings, and specifications.
• General understanding of EPC contracting and subcontracting requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunity to shape the construction strategy and culture of a rapidly growing renewable energy company.
• Entrepreneurial environment with direct impact on company success and growth trajectory.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance