ABOUT THE ROLEThe EPC Estimator, as part of the Renewables Preconstruction Team, will be responsible for managing, planning, coordinating, and controlling the estimating process for all assigned projects efficiently, while delivering on promises to customers and colleagues. This position also directs and supervises the activities of each project to ensure quality and accuracy, while confirming all estimates and RFP's are fulfilled.
Essential Functions- Originate, plan, coordinate, and control all assigned estimates to maximize time while delivering on promises to customers and co-workers
- Manage the activities of each estimate for quality and accuracy of work: including performing quantity take-offs, scheduling tasks, and achieving goals and standards
- Analyze regional labor rates and per diems to be used in the estimate
- Request, obtain and review quotations from vendor and subcontractors for materials and performance tasks not being self-performed
- Ability to travel to project sites to observe construction sequence, means and methods, site conditions and perform time studies
- Assist in the preparation of bid proposals for an RFP
- Assist with bids, documents and reports in an accurate, complete and professional manner
- Survey job sites as needed for scope of work and to determine the most cost effective and efficient plan possible
- Ensure all estimates and RFP's are fulfilled to the customer's or CSI's conditions for satisfaction
- Maintain technical knowledge and building codes by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications
- Establish and maintain a positive and cooperative working relationship with clients, vendors, subcontractors and colleagues
- Promote the Company image through exercising sound and ethical business practices as they relate to clients, subcontractors, suppliers, coworkers and the public
- Work with Preconstruction to determine the general expenses, labor rates, and other costs associated with each project
- Analyze and interpret construction drawings, specifications and other bid documents
- Perform accurate take-offs for a diverse range of EPC solar and BESS construction projects
- Understand Scope of Work to bid as well as resolving discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
- Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
- Prepare pre-bid RFI's and track and document responses
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Attend meetings/interviews with clients, pre and post bid
- Mentor estimators to assist in their development and professional growth
- Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of estimating tasks performed by estimators as well as self
- Ability to perform conceptual solar and BESS EPC estimates
- Provide bid review details to the Director of Preconstruction, prior to sending to client
- Upon award of a project, be able to accurately turnover all relevant documents to the Project Management Team
- Ability to review a contract in detail to confirm scope and price are in line with the estimate's proposal
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.
ABOUT YOUQualifications- A Bachelor's degree in a construction, engineering, or business related field from an accredited college or university preferred*
- 2+ years' experience in utility scale solar and BESS
*An equivalent combination of electrical construction field experience and relevant work experience may be substituted
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities- Familiarity with Accubid, Livecount, and Bluebeam preferred
- Ability to read and understand drawings for all trades Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, and Plumbing drawings
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel and Word primarily)
- Industry knowledge
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Able to work both independently and as a team member, accepting assignments from senior management
- Detailed knowledge of estimating fundamentals
- General understanding of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus and Unit contract pricing mechanisms
- Ability to work in a team environment and accept periodic peer-to-peer bid reviews
- Ability to assess time of completion and required resources needed to meet a deadline
- Working knowledge of project accounting practices and financial systems
- Ability to take ownership and accountability
- Ability to prioritize multiple and simultaneous projects, issues and activities
- Positive, proactive attitude and customer focus
- Strong organization, planning and time management skills
- Ability to provide complete estimates with less than complete documents/information
- Extensive knowledge of the NEC and other building codes as they relate to Utility Scale EPC
- Understanding of electrical theory and calculations
- Ability to detect errors and/or omissions from project documents
Physical Requirements- Frequently works outdoors on uneven surfaces
- May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
- May be required to stoop, bend, and crouch
Working Conditions- May work in varying weather conditions: hot, cold, and wet conditions
- Frequently works in areas with large industrial equipment subject to high noise levels
- May occasionally work in areas with hazardous chemicals
- Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
WHAT WE OFFERCompensation & Benefits- Hourly rate $33.00-$65.00/ hour (Non-exempt)
- Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. CSI reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the selected candidate's qualifications.
- Amazing Company Culture - We have a culture of trust, teamwork, performance, and commitment that drives our success.
- Competitive Salaries - We pride ourselves on offering above-average industry salaries based on talent and experience.
- Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 9 paid Holidays.
- Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%. Immediate vesting and Annual profit-sharing potential.
- Company-paid life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
- Various voluntary plans are available, including short- and long-term disability, supplemental vision, accident, hospital and critical illness, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.
- Company medical and dental insurance for you and your family. CSI pays 100% for Employee and 75% of dependent coverage premium for the selected plan(s)
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.
