Blue Ridge Power (BRP) seeks a qualified candidate with 3 years of estimating experience working with EPC utility scale energy infrastructure to fill the position of Lead Estimator. The employee will report directly to the Estimating Manager and work in concert with other estimators, project stakeholders, and subject matter experts in a collaborative work environment that requires the ability to direct and influence others not directly supervised. The employee will report to a current BRP office (Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh, or Fayetteville, NC). This position is 50/50 remote. 20% travel is expected and typically includes travel to and between the BRP offices, projects, customer meetings, and off-site training.

The Lead Estimator is responsible for the quality, clarity, and thoroughness of a well-defined estimate as a proposal by leading a collaborative process to identify and present to the executive stakeholders the description of the scope, methodologies, references, and defining deliverables, assumptions and exclusions made, and quantification of the level of risk and uncertainty that make up a proposal.

What You'll Do

• Be an expert of BRP’s “Estimating & Proposals – Standard Operating Process”.
• Provide direction and guidance to Estimators.
• Review and understand each Request for Proposal (RFP) including scope of work and proposal deliverables from multiple clients.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complying responses to each RFP.
• Determine project resource requirements (labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, etc).
• Obtain quotes from appropriate subcontractors and vendors.
• Obtain pricing, schedule, and other inputs from internal Engineering, Procurement, & Construction groups.
• Help identify opportunities for cost and schedule optimization.
• Coordinate and lead internal reviews.
• Communicate and meet with Customers to answer questions and provide clarifications both pre & post bid.
• Coordinate and lead internal Hand-off meetings for awarded projects to BRP Execution Team.

Must-Haves

• 5 years of experience in estimating or project management (or similar) in the construction industry with 3 years of estimating experience working with utility scale energy infrastructure.
• Demonstrated computer skills including advanced user skills in Microsoft Office Applications – Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling logic and P6 software.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of construction and utility industry practices.
• Ability to perform in a deadline-orientated work environment.
• Strong analytical and technical writing communication skills including the ability to facilitate meetings, make effective presentations, and write work plans & proposals.
• Ability to accurately interpret and effectively communicate construction documents, contracts, scopes of work, addendums, correspondence, etc.
• Ability to multitask multiple projects during the same timeline.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate an entire activity or the activities of others.
• Evaluate information and analyze problems logically to develop solutions.
• Express ideas clearly to others.
• Work with figures and numbers quickly and easily. Be able to accurately to review budgets, materials, and time schedules.
• Work independently as well as be able to collaborate with a team.
• Proficient utilizing CRM software, word processing, spreadsheet programs, scheduling software as well as cost-estimating software programs.
• Perform a variety of duties which may change often.
• See details and recognize errors in written material, numbers, charts, or tables.
• Comprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in Company Safety Handbook.

Nice-To-Haves

• Experience with Utility Scale Solar is a plus.
• Experience with Estimating EPC work is a plus.
• Experience with HCSS software is a plus.

Education and Certifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Engineering, or a relevant discipline is desired, but not required for strong candidates.

Working Environment & Physical Demands 

• The employee will report to a current BRP office (Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh, or Fayetteville, NC). This position is 50/50 remote. 20% travel is expected and typically includes travel to and between the BRP offices, projects, customer meetings, and off-site training.
• Position works in an office environment.
• Must be able to sit/stand at a desk and utilize a computer, for extended periods of time.