Senior Estimation Manager

Description

• Ensure accurate and complete management of estimation-related documentation in compliance with organizational policies and industry standards
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, methodologies, and tools related to estimation and integrate relevant advancements into the organization's processsupport Sales and Development teams by delegating and managing engineering design and estimating tasks
• Make recommendations to reduce technical and business risk
• Review and manage vendor and sub-contractor quotes
• Confirm equipment specifications, including bill of materials for the BOS (balance of system)
• Assist in managing the internal team working with the procurement team to confirm material estimates
• Manage the estimating function based on scope of work, specifications, and requirements
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Manage the scope of work for sub-contractors and collaborate with the procurement team to confirm costs
• Support the estimation analyst in compiling a database for estimation and benchmark data
• Handle estimates using detailed costs, material quantities, labor hours, and historical data
• Manage the workflow process and scheduling for the estimation team, including intake, kickoff, estimation process, accuracy validation, and turnover
• Assist in developing estimation standards, procedures, tools, and methodologies
• Implement best practices and process enhancements to improve estimation accuracy and efficiency
• Assist with internal sales proposals and bid documents
• Conduct necessary site visits

Requirements

• Demonstrate knowledge of electrical calculations, wire loss, wire sizing, equipment rating, over-current protection, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present and explain complex information clearly
• Critical and strategic thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, statistics, finance, economics, or licensed contractor
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• High degree of professionalism and conduct at all times
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite and estimating platforms
• Demonstrated track record of delivering results
• Willingness to work long hours and under time pressure environments
• Demonstrated customer focus and strong communication skills
• Emphasis on DC cabling, MV cabling, Single access PV racking, High voltage and interconnection
• Minimum of 8 years of Utility Solar estimating experience
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Travel: up to 30% as needed
• Ability to understand and estimate
• Ability to interact with senior-level management internally and externally
• Data-based decision-making, results oriented
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far

Benefits

• Regular professional, office business setting

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance