What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimating Manager position at EMC Renewables?
The Estimating Manager will lead and perform all aspects of project estimating for PV and BESS EPC projects nationwide. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for developing comprehensive EPC proposals from accurate, competitive cost estimates while building the tools, databases, and workflows that will define our estimating function as we scale.
You’ll work closely with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to build proposals, optimize designs, and ensure the financial success of each project bid.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Leadership & Development
- Serve as the company’s go-to expert for estimating and cost strategy.
- Establish and refine estimating tools, templates, and cost databases.
- Support the attraction and hiring of new talent, mentor estimators and help shape a growing preconstruction team.
- Present technical and commercial proposals for upper management approvals.
Hands-On Estimating
- Prepare complete EPC estimates for utility-scale PV and BESS projects.
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs and cost modeling across all disciplines.
- Analyze subcontractor and supplier quotes to ensure competitive pricing.
- Identify risks, assumptions, and opportunities in project scopes and designs.
- Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Business Development to align design and cost assumptions.
- Support proposal development with cost summaries, bid clarifications, and supporting documentation.
- Participate in bid reviews, client meetings, and project handoffs.
- Build and maintain cost databases and historical performance data.
- Track market trends for labor, materials, and equipment.
- Implement software tools and best practices to improve estimating efficiency.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
- 7 years of estimating experience for an EPC organization, preferably in a renewable energy environment, including experience leading and supervising a team.
- Direct experience estimating utility-scale PV BESS projects in the U.S. market.
- Strong understanding of construction means and methods, drawings, and specifications.
- General understanding of EPC contracting and subcontracting requirements.
- Proficiency in estimating software (PVsyst, PVcase or Excel-based models).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Opportunity to shape the construction strategy and culture of a rapidly growing renewable energy company.
- Entrepreneurial environment with direct impact on company success and growth trajectory.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to building a cleaner, more sustainable future.