Senior Estimator

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential renewable energy EPC organization in their search for a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction estimating efforts for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects across the United States. This is a remote position with occasional travel for pre-bid site visits and client meetings.

Our client is an established leader in utility-scale renewable energy construction, and this role offers the opportunity to play a critical part in developing competitive project solutions that support the clean energy transition.

Responsibilities

Preconstruction & Bid Development:

• Lead estimating efforts for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects
• Develop accurate and competitive project estimates utilizing self-perform and subcontractor pricing
• Review RFPs, drawings, specifications, schedules, and design criteria to determine project scope and estimate requirements
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and validate estimate assumptions
• Develop and distribute subcontractor bid packages while driving competitive pricing strategies
• Analyze historical project data and market trends to strengthen estimate accuracy
• Manage and mentor supporting estimators throughout the pursuit process
• Review, normalize, and evaluate subcontractor proposals and provide recommendation analyses
• Prepare pricing proposals and supporting documentation for client submissions

Contract Award & Project Transition:

• Support contract negotiations and pricing updates throughout the award process
• Partner with Procurement to finalize subcontractor scopes, budgets, and schedules
• Develop project phase codes and reporting structures for project controls
• Conduct budget tracking and estimate-to-actual variance analysis to improve future estimating accuracy
• Lead estimate review meetings and facilitate seamless turnover to Operations and Project Management teams

Construction Support:

• Partner with project teams to evaluate change orders and cost impacts
• Provide estimating expertise and historical project knowledge during project execution
• Support resolution of design, procurement, and subcontractor-related issues throughout construction

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Energy Systems, Energy Economics, Business, or related field
• 3-5 years of estimating experience supporting utility-scale energy, power, electrical, renewable energy, or heavy civil construction projects
• Demonstrated experience estimating utility-scale solar and/or battery energy storage (BESS) projects
• Experience developing detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, and bid proposals
• Strong understanding of EPC project delivery and preconstruction processes
• Electrical takeoff experience and knowledge of major electrical systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of estimating experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy or heavy civil construction projects
• Experience with projects ranging from 100 MWdc to 1,000 MWdc
• Estimating experience in a self-perform construction environment
• Experience managing or mentoring junior estimators
• Experience soliciting, evaluating, and negotiating subcontractor proposals
• Familiarity with B2W, Procore, SharePoint, and Microsoft Project
• Understanding of renewable energy design, electrical engineering, or utility-scale construction methodologies

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will review your qualifications and conduct an initial screening. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Throughout the process, we'll serve as your advocate and main point of contact.

Please apply exclusively through Get A Job.ai. Do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all candidates must be submitted through our established recruitment process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience and qualifications.

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