Estimator II - Solar/PV

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Estimate projects in accordance with Primoris Policies and Procedures.
• Is assigned as Lead Estimator and is responsible for generating the project estimate under close and direct supervision of the Estimating Manager.
  • Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, drawings, specifications, and related documents.
  • Prepares estimating takeoffs from the drawings and specifications working with Engineering and CAD designers.
  • Analyzes regional labor rates and per diems to be used in the estimate.
  • Obtains quotations from vendors and subcontractors for materials and performance of tasks not being self-performed.
  • Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, drawings, specifications, and related documents.
• Participates in external/client discussions with Proposal Manager. At Proposal Manager’s discretion will lead parts of the conversation.
• Participates in schedule development under supervision of Proposal and Estimating Managers.
• Has basic knowledge of company level unit costs, efficiencies, work instructions, and business processes.
• Assigned indicative pricing requests as needed under supervision of Estimating Manager.
• Can solve some problems with assistance from Estimating Manager.
• Ability to travel to project sites to understand construction sequence, means and methods, site conditions and perform time-studies.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Prefer BS degree in a business or engineering disciplined program.
• Preference given for experience in Solar, Renewable Energy, or Power Generation
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience, 3-4 years preferred in estimating solar construction projects
• Working knowledge of estimating fundamentals
• Working knowledge of estimated software programs (B2W or WinEst preferred) and MS office application proficiency
• Demonstrated skills in oral communications; ability to make presentations to large, diverse groups.
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills.
• General understanding of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus and Unit contract pricing mechanisms.

Benefits and Pay:

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• We provide paid sick leave as required by Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution.
• Salary $99,000- $110,000 annually, dependent on experience, qualifications, and competencies.

Salary : $99,000 - $110,000