Solar Estimator-Project Engineer

EagleTree Capital • $70K — $95K *
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or related field
  • 2+ years of estimating experience in the construction industry
  • Experience in the solar industry is a plus but not mandatory
  • Proficient with MS Office and estimating software (Accubid, Bluebeam) is essential
  • Strong background in estimating and project scheduling
  • Excellent communication skills for interaction with various stakeholders
  • Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and perform quantity take-offs

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage estimates for solar projects valued between $10 million and $200 million
  • Provide multi-stage estimates for diverse stages including design-build and construction drawings
  • Track estimates through design phases, including value-engineering analysis
  • Support owners and design teams in maintaining project budgets and designs
  • Review final construction documents to define project scope and lead contractor meetings
  • Cultivate relationships with trade contractors and vendors for pre-construction support
  • Assist in training Junior Staff within the solar team

Benefits

  • Innovative work environment with a strong entrepreneurial culture
  • Employee development focus with training opportunities
  • Strong company reputation as a top contractor in the solar sector
  • Diverse portfolio enabling exposure across various construction sectors
  • Ranking as one of the best places to work, according to employee feedback
Full Job Description
POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Provides pre-construction support to the Solar Division in the execution of large capital projects. (Utility Scale and Distributed Generation Projects)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead, manage, and prepare various types of estimates for solar projects ranging from $10 million to $200 million in size from conception through the start of construction
  • Provide estimates for the design build, conceptual/schematic and various stages of progress construction drawings thru final contract pricing for the solar industry
  • Prepare and track estimates as the design drawings progress, including, value-engineering analysis
  • Assist design team and owners to make intelligent/informed decisions to keep the design program and project budget on track
  • Review final construction drawings and specifications to determine final scope of work and lead pre-bid/post bid trade contractor meetings
  • Establish and maintain good business relationships with trade contractors and vendors to assure the support and interest on pre-construction solar projects
  • Provide support to the team, including training of Junior Staff
  • Communicate and interact with the project owner, design consultants and Moss staff with the most professional demeanor
  • Other duties as required

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, electrical engineering or related discipline
  • Minimum 2 years experience estimating in the construction industry
  • Experience in the solar industry is preferred but not required
  • Strong computer skills are a necessity, such as MS Office / Excel / PowerPoint / Word, including familiarity with construction project management applications and estimating software (Accubid and Bluebeam)
  • Strong Estimating and Project Scheduling background
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and are required to interface directly with owners' representatives, the A/E team, building departments and other team members
  • Two + years experience working for an Electrical Contractor in an estimating capacity or working for a GC with primary electrical estimating responsibilities
  • Ability to read, interpret and understand plans proficiently is a requirement
  • Ability to read specifications and understand the subject matter
  • Ability to perform accurate quantity survey take-offs

JOB TITLE: Solar Estimator-Project Engineer

JOB LOCATION: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL-Solar Division

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME - EXEMPT - SALARIED

REPORTS TO: Director-Solar Initiatives

About EagleTree Capital

EagleTree Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in investments in the consumer products, media and entertainment, and business services sectors. The firm was founded in 2015 and is based in New York, New York. EagleTree Capital focuses on investing in middle-market companies that have the potential for significant growth. The firm's investment strategy is to partner with experienced management teams to build strong, sustainable businesses that deliver value to customers and shareholders. EagleTree Capital has a strong track record of creating value for its investors through its disciplined approach to investing and its focus on operational excellence.
Learn more about EagleTree Capital
Size
30 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Founded
2015
* Ladders Estimates

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