Renewables Estimator

Responsibilities:

• Review and evaluate initial project plans and specifications
• Prepare estimates and establish budgets for projects ranging from $1 million to $30 million
• Review contracts to ensure that everything related to the estimate is included and accounted for
• Manage and estimate complex project requirements
• Additional duties as determined by Executives

Job Requirements:

• 5 years estimating experience
• Strong knowledge of electrical and/or site and civil construction
• Works with numbers accurately
• Self motivated
• Highly organized
• Understands and can execute take-offs of construction documents
• Full knowledge and understanding of contracts; general requirements, general conditions, plans, specs, addendums, etc.
• Ability to write proposal and complete estimate without guidance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and stay focused, as well as with a team
• Transportation, electrical, communications, or other contracting experience
• Familiarity with principals of cost estimating (computer based)
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Primavera, Cost estimation programs

Preferred Extras:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering (Civil or Electrical)
• Previous experience in project estimating of large scale facilities and/or Federal and state contracts (medium to high voltage distribution projects and substation construction preferred)