Substation Estimator - Remote

Overview

The Estimator - Substation prepares cost estimates for renewable energy and utility-owned substations. This role is responsible for creating accurate, cost-competitive, and timely preparation of estimates for the Company’s renewable energy and T&D construction business to bid, incorporating knowledge of construction means and methods, costs, and industry principles.

In Short

• Handles multiple moderately complex project estimate assignments concurrently.
• Performs work under general supervision.
• Collaborates with personnel from other RES departments to solicit respective cost input into project estimates.
• Performs quantity take-offs from Request for Proposal (RFP) documents and builds complete estimates with a Senior or Lead Estimator oversight.
• Understands and builds productivity metrics for related activities within the estimate.
• Requests, receives, and assesses the cost-effectiveness of vendor quotes for materials, equipment, and services.
• Collaborates with other discipline estimators for costs related to respective project scopes.
• Participates in estimate reviews.
• Provides input to Opportunity Lead Estimator for Schedule of Values (SOV,) Assumptions clarifications Exclusions (ACE,) and technical bid document preparation.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED, required.
• Associate’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related area of study with at least 2 years of industry experience, required.
• 2 or more years of substation construction estimating experience, preferred.
• 1 or more years of field-based construction experience, preferred.
• Ability to travel 5 to 15% domestically.
• Experience with Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) and Balance of Plant (BOP) estimate structure for creating large utility and utility proposals.
• Ability to recognize and recommend alternative designs/scope definitions that support consistency, standardization, and cost competitiveness.
• Knowledge of tasks and processes associated with constructing utility-grade renewable energy projects.
• Familiar with design-build construction methods, utilizing creative thought processes and experience to produce production-based cost estimates.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, OneNote, Teams) and SharePoint.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match.
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement.
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs.
• Wellness Reimbursement.