Estimating Manager

BUILD Renewables is a nationwide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company with a dedicated focus on utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems. The company was formed due to the increasing demand for renewables with the objective of assembling high-performing project teams. Our goal is to hire the best people and offer them career opportunities that are unique to the industry. Learn more at

Position Overview


The Estimating Manager is a lead member of the estimating team who has responsibility for the creation of budgets and estimates along with detailed scopes of work and related proposal components. The Estimating Manager is responsible for consistency of the estimating process as well as standardized procedures, methods, and processes for estimating deliverables such as bid packages and budget tracking tools. Furthermore, the Estimating Manager is responsible for managing the estimating team, allocating estimating resources, fulfilling the bidding process and successfully completing construction estimates that lead to awarded construction projects. This individual will collaborate and work directly with both the Preconstruction and Operations teams to assemble and present detailed self-perform estimates for civil, structural, mechanical and electrical scopes of work; in support of overall Company growth and margin enhancement initiatives.


Essential Functions

• Tracking and evaluating actual project costs relative to bid-day pricing in an effort to record accurate project cost history.
• Assigns responsibilities for the estimating team on each project.
• Communicates with active site teams over the phone and in person at the project sites concerning items such as work methods, production requirements, and historical data.
• Complies with BUILD Renewables Company policies and procedures and displays professional ethics in the bid process.
• Critically analyzes bid documents and understands risk and opportunities and articulates those to management.
• Establish estimating standards and approve estimate methodologies.
• Ensure estimate consistency across all projects.
• Facilitation and formulation of crew sizing, resources and productivities.
• Validate project clarifications and assumptions made during the estimating process are well documented and recorded appropriately.
• Manage all cost data within BUILD Renewables estimating software (HCSS).
• Manage detailed quantity and costs take-offs from either, conceptual, preliminary or detailed engineering packages.
• Manages, supports, and assists with the training of the estimating staff.
• Organize, research, and strategically plan for estimate preparation, pricing, scheduling, and final submission.
• Oversees the project cost history and historical data utilized to estimate costs.
• Oversees the soliciting of vital information for cost estimates to efficiently deliver optimized price.
• Oversight of internal preview and final estimate review process with the Preconstruction Team.
• Reviews work of direct reports to ensure accuracy, innovation and completeness.
• Recommends and incorporates cost-reduction options for more competitive bids.
• Responsible for compiling comparison metrics to determine most commercially and technically compliant costs.
• Tracks and researches historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compiles summary reports and bridging documents to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
• Other related responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Functions

• Keep informed of new technologies and processes that could lower costs and/or improve quality.
• Works with Preconstruction Manager to review and approve components of the bid package, submittals and decisions through the process.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal structure while exercising sound judgment.
• Ability to work accurately and quickly under pressure.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of construction experience, with a minimum of five (5) years of estimating experience with two (2) years in a leadership role.
• Five (5) years of renewable energy industry experience preferred, including knowledge of estimating techniques, estimating experience for all applicable scopes of work, cost control and material pricing.
• Two (2) years of onsite construction execution experience is a benefit, but not a requirement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Outlook, and related software programs.
• Must have required managerial skills to develop and lead the estimating team.
• Positive, professional attitude with strong customer service skills.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Structured time management and self-motivated.
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Working Conditions

• Up to 15% travel is required.
• Projects are nationally based.
• Construction Site Environment - physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Exposed to high noise levels.
• Office Environment - extensive sitting at desk and computer; some standing, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching required; ability to lift 5-20 pounds occasionally.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Opportunities for advancement
• On-the-job training and mentorship
• Performance bonuses
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid time off (PTO), vacation days, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Status: Full-time (Exempt)

Salary / Pay Range: $150,000-$210,000

Location: Minneapolis, MN (Mendota Heights)

BUILD Renewables, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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