10+ years of experience in cost estimating and financial analysis within the Renewable Energy sector.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, or business.
Ability to interpret engineering specifications and contracts effectively.
Technical knowledge of solar and wind energy systems and construction processes.
Familiarity with project controls disciplines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Responsibilities
Provide Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM), Conceptual, and Detailed estimates based on project plans and specifications.
Prepare detailed cost estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor services.
Maintain Basis of Estimate (BOE) for each project.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate assumptions and optimize costs.
Create and maintain a cost benchmarking database.
Monitor market trends for renewable energy components and update cost databases accordingly.
Support and validate Change Management requests and assess cost impacts.
Benefits
Hybrid work model with a minimum of 3 days in the office.
Opportunity to work on diverse renewable energy projects across North America.
Engagement with cross-functional teams, enhancing collaboration skills.
Access to in-house estimating tools and resources for professional development.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
As a Cost Estimator, you will play a critical role in developing robust, defensible, and data-driven cost estimates for solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects across North America. You will lead the preparation of bottoms-up estimates, parametric models, and benchmarking analyses to support project development, engineering, procurement, and investment decisions. Supporting tasks include reviewing project specifications, preparing cost breakdowns, collaborating with cross-functional teams, analyzing materials and labor costs, and ensuring compliance with company and industry standards. This position requires a strong analytical mindset, deep understanding of renewable project cost drivers, and the ability to translate engineering inputs into accurate capital (CAPEX) and operating (OPEX) cost projections.
The position is based in Downtown Houston with a hybrid work model of a minimum of 3 days in the office.
Key Responsibilities
Provide Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM), Conceptual, and Detailed estimates based upon project plans, technical specifications, Basis of Design, Bill of Quantities (BOQ) documents for solar, wind, battery storage projects
