Estimator

Description

• Conduct detailed cost estimates for large-scale solar utility and battery storage projects, including site preparation, foundations, racking, electrical systems, transmission interconnections, labor and substations.
• Work closely with engineering to evaluate design options and their cost impacts.
• Track current labor rates, equipment costs, material pricing, and subcontractor market conditions across regions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of cost forecasting and project controls practices.
• Present cost breakdowns and risk analyses to senior management.
• Recommend and use estimating software and company spreadsheets/models.
• Standardize estimate formats, assumptions, and contingencies for internal consistency.
• Provide estimating input to project developers during land acquisition, permitting, and interconnection planning.
• Utilize data analysis tools to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve estimating accuracy.
• Support procurement in vendor/subcontractor solicitation and bid leveling.
• Generate budgetary, conceptual, and detailed estimates and contingency plans to support project development and bidding.
• Develop and maintain cost databases, unit price libraries, and labor productivity factors specific to solar EPC work.
• Benchmark estimates against NREL/DOE and industry data to validate competitiveness
• Analyze and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date cost databases and historical records.
• Incorporate prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements (e.g., Davis-Bacon, IRA PWA compliance) into labor cost models.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and estimating software; experience with scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced development environment.
• Strong understanding of Battery Energy Storage Systems and solar PV technology, components, and installation processes including racking, foundations, cabling, and substation/interconnection scopes.
• Proactive in identifying risks, value engineering opportunities, and cost-saving strategies
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with prevailing wage compliance, labor productivity benchmarking, and regional cost factors.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to engage cross-functional teams.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of construction contracts (EPC, lump sum, unit price).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in estimating large-scale infrastructure, renewable energy or EPC construction (solar preferred).

Benefits

• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) with company match, health insurance, attractive PTO, work-from-home flexibility, and more.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance