Overview:
We are looking for a dynamic and dependable estimator who has at least 5 years experience as an electrical estimator, ideally on renewable energy projects focusing on EV.
You will be joining a small team as one of the most senior estimators for an EV company who provide turnkey EPC services from inception to completion on a range of EV projects for commercial clients.
Reporting directly into the Director of Solar Estimation, you will have an exciting an pivotal role of growing this new team, with the support of company leadership and senior colleagues.
This role is remote but we do require the successful candidate to be based in California as this role will require some CA based travel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Estimate Development: Manage estimates from inception to completion, creating achievable plans and consolidating components for internal reviews.
- Quality Assurance: Review estimates for accuracy and incorporate lessons learned.
- Proposal Strategy: Collaborate with Proposal Management and joint venture partners to enhance proposal effectiveness.
- Scope Evaluation: Review design/RFP criteria for completeness, coordinating with projects for additional estimating bases as needed.
- Cost Analysis: Support supply chain evaluations, lead contingency analyses, and prepare indirect cost estimates and cash flow models.
- Risk Assessment: Identify and assign risk levels, proposing mitigation strategies.
- Productivity Evaluation: Analyze crew craft productivity to develop probable construction costs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or equivalent experience (5+ years).
- Minimum 5 years in Estimating or Project Controls, ideally coming from a renewable energy background with EV experience.
- Experience using an Accubid, McCormick. Conest Intelibid, BlueBeam and ConEst.
- Must be able to run estimations from a photograph
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven track record with Lump Sum Design estimates and crew/equipment-based estimating.
- Experience in contingency/risk assessment and understanding of cost indices.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
