Estimator Renewable Energy

Estimator Renewable Energy

Great work starts with great people. At Flintco, you'll find respect, stability, and opportunity to grow your career. Established in 1908, Flintco maintains offices in 8 major cities and employs more than 900 talented and humble professionals. Ranked among the largest and safest contractors in the nation, we deliver projects across a wide range of market sectors, including healthcare, education, hospitality, sports, mixed-use/residential, advanced industries, and renewable energy. With self-perform capabilities in concrete, steel fabrication and erection, site work, and other critical services, we bring a distinct in-house advantage to every project. Guided by the core principles of our Ethos Safety, Quality, Honesty, Integrity, and Innovation our culture is rooted in accountability, collaboration, and commitment to shared success. Beyond the jobsite, we invest in the communities we call home, strengthening the places where we live, work, and build.

Job Summary: Responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing estimating functions for a particular geographic location or segment of the company. The position of Renewable Energy Estimator reports to the Preconstruction Manager/Estimating Manager. You will have estimating experience in the utility-scale solar industry, including knowledge of DC, LVAC and MVAC electrical systems and plant design knowledge as it relates to interrelationship of equipment & material selection, sub-contractor selection, energy production, cost of work and labor productivity to provide accurate cost estimates for solar construction projects to support our renewable energy development and construction business. You will oversee the accurate preparation of estimates for jobs to be bid and have knowledge of market pricing construction means and methods, costs and engineering and industry principles. You will also have a client focus approach and will work well as part of the project team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

All duties and responsibilities include the following; however, other duties may be assigned. To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Review and understand content of all RFP documents to determine scope of work and required pricing elements for inclusion within the estimate. Handle complex project estimate assignments.
• Collaborate with contributing estimators & preconstruction team members on respective SOWs to prepare accurate estimates for Bid-Build and EPC (Engineer-Procure-Construct) construction Request for Proposals (RFPs).
• Develop Request for Quote (RFQ) package to distribute to vendors and subcontractors. Analyze RFQ responses for accuracy, completeness and efficacy per request and project schedule milestones.
• Complete take-offs to calculate estimate quantities and units of work for solar EPC self-perform ground mounted solar & BESS mechanical and electrical scopes.
• Measure resources and production rates for utility grade solar & BESS construction cost estimation.
• Determine impacts to estimates based on local labor requirements, current commodity pricing, and client's project specifications. Identify project risks and record in Risk Register.
• Create estimate-related bid proposals to meet RFP submittal requirements, such as SOV, client provided technical forms, and ACE documents.
• Follow safety and security procedures and determine appropriate action. Report potentially unsafe conditions and use materials and equipment properly.
• Conduct site visits and inspection as necessary.
• Conducts reviews of milestone design documents to identify, develop and price value alternative opportunities in order to provide enhanced value to our clients.
• Prepares contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Participates in hard bid/estimating and GMP budgeting activities by soliciting subcontractor support and evaluating bids.
• Attends industry events and represents Flintco to the industry in a professional capacity.
• Keeps current with latest estimating technology and techniques.
• Supports with design review of electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and studies. Communicates with engineers and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements, and documents these clarifications.
• Develop and input material data and assemblies into estimating software. Assists with final assembly of estimate for presentation to owner. Collects and organizes all bid information for future reference. Aids field operations with change order pricing if needed. Help compile historical cost data for projects.
• Use standardized processes to prepare accurate estimates of project cost and schedule. Gather details and maintain current market data necessary to estimate construction, material and soft costs associated with project construction. Actively participates in the internal estimate review process.
• Collaborate with Proposal Project Engineer for engineering support services and deliverables as basis of estimate. Collaborate with Proposal Scheduler for agreement of estimated resources and duration represented in project estimate to achieve client defined milestones identified within project schedule. Collaborate with Proposal Coordinator for assembly of proposal during bidding process.
• Present project scope identified risks and cost estimate for Operations and Executive reviews. Review all estimate entries for accuracy. Analyze multi-discipline estimated costs related to client RFP information and design and cost to complete the estimate.
• Builds relationships with subcontractors and vendors to obtain a competitive advantage for Flintco. Directs, coordinates, and provides information and documents to subcontractors Builds and maintains relationships with internal Flintco clients.
• Adhere to all applicable Safety programs, as well as all EEO/Affirmative Action programs.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems and accounts required. Ability to estimate all types of projects/contracts, plus ability to coordinate group work effort. In addition, Experience with EPC and BOP estimate structure for creation of proposals for large utility Scale renewable energy power plant construction projects. Recommend alternative designs/scope definitions which support consistency, standardization, and cost competitiveness. Experience with tasks and processes associated with the construction of utility Scale renewable energy projects. Experience working with BESS DC and AC coupled systems, substation, and transmission line construction is desirable. Familiar with design build construction methods, using creative thought processes and experience, to produce production-based cost estimates with detailed costs for resource budget estimates. Complete quantity take- offs from construction plans. Compile indicative budgets in the absence of engineered documents. Experience with estimating software. Strong experience with Blue Beam/Adobe and excel for purposes of quantity take-off. Evaluate site conditions from plans, geotechnical reports, and site visits for creation of cost estimates using best labor, equipment, and material resources for proposal estimates. Apply varying levels of detail for both indicative and hard bid proposals. Ability to travel to sites to review site conditions during the proposal phase, evaluate resources and production during the construction phase. Familiarity with standard construction industry concepts and procedures. Inspire creativity of new processes while supporting corporate standards for quality. Comfortable operating in a collaborative team environment working with third-party customers, developers, design engineers, construction estimators, pre-construction managers, construction managers, and executive managers.

Education

4 Year Engineering or Construction Management degree or an equivalent combination of education, technical training and related experience.

Experience

Minimum 1-3 years of estimating utility-scale solar, ground-mounted power plant systems, including a minimum of 2 years' experience leading a team of estimators for specific project pursuits, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required

Physical Requirements

Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally, especially when managing multiple projects and during problematic opening and/or closing phases of projects, mental stress can be taxing. May be required to work long hours for extended periods of time.

Special Job Dimensions

The office provides a safe and healthy work environment, is adequately heated and cooled, is free from exposure and extreme conditions, has appropriate lighting and office furnishings, and is smoke-free and drug-free. * NOTE Where allowed, employees who work in positions classified as "safety-sensitive" can be disciplined if they test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, even if they have a valid state medical marijuana license. In addition, Flintco may also refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs who test positive for marijuana as part of a pre-employment drug test, even if those applicants can produce a valid medical marijuana patient license. Flintco offers base compensation for the