Renewables Estimator - Construction
$110k - $140kTakkion
BESS Estimator
The BESS Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and timely cost estimates for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This role develops detailed civil, electrical, and balance-of-plant estimates using Trimble B2W (Heavy Bid) and collaborates with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to support bid strategy, pricing, and project execution planning.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed conceptual, budgetary, and definitive cost estimates for BESS projects.
- Develop quantity takeoffs and pricing for civil, structural, electrical, and balance-of-plant scopes.
- Build and maintain estimates using Trimble B2W (Heavy Bid).
- Apply historical cost data, productivity factors, and crew compositions.
- Develop indirect costs including general conditions, mobilization, temporary facilities, and commissioning support.
- Review RFPs, IFC / IFB / Initial Design drawings, SOW's, specifications, contracts and other documents to determine full project scope.
- Identify constructability issues, scope gaps, and commercial risks.
- Support value engineering and alternative means and methods.
- Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier bids.
- Develop pricing for battery containers, inverters, transformers, cabling, foundations, civil work, installation labor and other work as required for project execution.
- Coordinate with OEMs and major equipment vendors.
- Develop project contingency based on risk profiles.
- Identify cost drivers, escalation risks, and supply chain impacts.
- Support sensitivity analyses and pricing scenarios.
- Participate in bid reviews, estimating closeouts, and turnover meetings.
- Support schedule development and logistics planning.
- Prepare estimate narratives, clarifications, and assumptions.
- Facilitate bid turnover to the ops team upon award.
Requirements
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of estimating experience in utility-scale renewable energy, with direct exposure to BESS projects.
- Direct experience estimating BESS.
- Proficiency with Trimble B2W (Heavy Bid) required.
- Strong knowledge of civil and electrical construction cost components.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with takeoff software.
- Experience with EPC or design-build delivery models.
- Familiarity with lithium-ion battery systems and major BESS OEMs.
- Knowledge of procurement, logistics, and supply chain cost modeling.
- Estimating certifications (ASPE, AACE) a plus.
- PMI / PMP certifications a plus
Work Environment/Physical Requirements
This position is on site, often in remote or rural areas. Team members will be required to adhere to all safety requirements in all work environments.
- Exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and wind
- Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 50 pounds
- Prolonged periods of walking, standing, bending, crouching, and climbing during onsite inspections
- Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment
- Ability to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by business needs or project deadlines
- Travel up to 50%
Pre-Employment Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening prior to hiring. This role is considered safety-sensitive and may be subject to ongoing drug and testing in compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements.
TAKKION is an equal opportunity employer.
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