EPC Estimator (Solar/BESS)

Job Description Job Description Overview
The 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.

Company Overview
Since 1990, CSI Electrical Contractors, Inc. (CSI Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has been a leader in highly technical and innovative electrical design and construction. Our team of consultants, engineers, project managers, and professionals deliver the best solutions to our customers’ greatest electrical engineering and construction needs. We have the resources and expertise to manage any commercial, industrial, or one-of-a-kind challenge in aerospace, biotech/pharmaceutical, education, healthcare, entertainment, hospitality, manufacturing, and retail.

Our services include electrical construction, technology solutions, and alternative energy where CSI Electric is regarded as a premier provider of energy development, installation, and maintenance. Whether your project entails mission-critical power, energy production, or a simple space upgrade, CSI Electric offers unmatched expertise in electrical, energy, and technology solutions. We’re proud to celebrate more than 30 years of commitment to do all things with excellence for our customers, ourselves, and our craft. We Build Better.

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.

Responsibilities
Qualifications
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.

Qualifications
Compensation & 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 candidates 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.