Senior Estimator (manager level, Solar)

Fargo, ND 58103In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma with relevant training or education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum of 7 years in construction estimating experience
  • Knowledge of diverse contract types including EPC, Design Build, and Joint Venture
  • Experience with contract negotiations
  • Demonstrated experience leading bids regularly
  • Preferred estimating experience in large-scale Solar Renewable Energy projects

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed estimates for large EPC projects from bid package to final review
  • Manage bid timelines for accurate and timely estimates
  • Foster collaboration within teams and departments
  • Utilize experience to conceptualize estimates effectively
  • Organize estimates for clarity in manhour application and turnover to field personnel
  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of construction estimating
  • Train and mentor junior Estimators

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Employee Assistance Program and paid time off including holidays
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance coverage
Full Job Description
Overview

This position will generally lead large conceptual EPC bids where experience plays a vital role in developing a good estimate. Senior Estimators report to the Director of Estimating. This position will be assigned to large projects with responsibility for all aspects of RFP requirements, winning proposal strategies, alternate contracting strategies and risk management.

Location & Travel Details: This is an onsite position that can be located in one of our four office locations: Fargo, ND, Indianapolis, IN, Clinton, IN, or Phoenix, AZ

Responsibilities

  • Perform complete conceptual estimates for large, complex EPC projects from receipt of bid package through final bid review, including: site visits, scope determination, Material Takeoff, input data into computerized estimating systems, questions to Owner/Engineer and qualifications
  • Manage the available bid time to insure accurate and timely preparation of a complete estimate
  • Function as a team player; create an environment where other groups and individuals want to work with you
  • Utilize ability and experience to conceptualize portions of estimate
  • Organize and detail the estimate so that manhours can be properly applied, easily understood for review purposes, and efficiently turned over to the field personnel
  • Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of all aspects of Construction Estimating and consistently manage bid teams for large, complex projects
  • Train and mentor Estimator I and Estimator IIs
  • Mastery of technical estimating responsibilities including lead responsibilities such as: site visits and jobsite exposure, understanding RFQ requirements, questions to owner/engineer, turnover of bid estimate to the field, etc.
  • Mastery knowledge of discipline specific responsibilities including lead responsibilities such as: material take offs, comprehension of drawings and specifications, manhour analysis, understanding of material pricing, subcontracts, etc.
  • May be assigned as the Lead Estimator on estimates
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
  • High school diploma plus related training or education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum of 7 years of construction estimating experience Knowledge of construction techniques, estimating and construction management
  • Knowledge of various contract types including EPC, DB and JV Experience in contract negotiations
  • Experience in working with a variety of vendors and clients
  • Experience in leading bids on a regular basis
  • Estimating experience within large-scale Solar Renewable Energy projects is highly desired

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  • Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company's Zero Injury principles
  • Read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents
  • Respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
  • Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers rapidly and accurately.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
  • Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
  • Knowledge of construction techniques, estimating and construction management
  • Knowledge of various contract types including Engineer, Procure, and Construct, Design Build, and Joint Venture

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing
  • Compensation $125K-$150K / year, commensurate with experience
  • Eligible for annual bonus
  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected
  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [redacted]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

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