Senior Estimator, Renewables Division job in San Jose at Cupertino Electric

Position: Senior Estimator, Renewables Division

Reports to: Assistant Chief Estimator, Renewables Division

HQ is in San Jose California, for the right individual we may consider candidates who could work from a remote home office, in the US.

Position Summary: The Senior Estimator is responsible for leading utility-scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) estimates, including self-perform and subcontracted scopes of work. 

Essential Functions:

• Perform all levels and types of estimating, planning, scheduling, and cost engineering for project activities
• Accurately perform material take-offs for renewable energy projects
• Review, evaluate and negotiate material quotes
• Develop and maintain material vendor relationships
• Management of subcontractors:
  • Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors/partners
  • Manage subcontractor database
  • Prepare vendor Requests for Quotes and evaluate vendor pricing
  • Understanding of power delivery, including substations and transmission lines
  • Understanding of all engineering scopes, including electrical, mechanical, structural, civil, and permitting and permitting compliance
• Train and develop junior estimators
• Understand and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Review and implement lessons learned to ensure estimating data is accurate and competitive
• Research new products and installation techniques and develop cost roadmaps to ensure competitive pricing
• Ability to interpret construction plans and specifications
• Ability to operate in a high-stress environment to provide critical project deliverables in the form of engineering, procurement, and construction estimates with supporting documentation to meet milestone proposal dates
• Understanding of shipping and logistics with respect to cost estimating
• Maintenance of solar database, including vendors, subs, and take off items
• Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with team members while working remotely

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management preferred, or significant relevant experience
• 10+ years of estimating experience in solar PV and battery energy storage and/or procurement of materials and services
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, organizational and negotiation skills
• Experience with Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) estimates
• Experience with MS Office
• Experience with Accubid or similar estimating software
• Utility and/or commercial PV experience
• Existing relationships with Tier 1 vendors