Jr. Cost Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Our collective future depends on carbon-free transportation. To forge that future, Voltera develops, owns, and operates the infrastructure that enables companies to succeed at scale with zero-emission vehicles. We're looking for innovative, people-first team members who understand that culture is critical in our effort to positively impact the world's transition to a carbon-free transportation future.

We're looking for a motivated Junior Cost Estimator to join our Project Controls team and support the development and construction of EV charging infrastructure projects.

This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional with at least 1 year of experience who has a foundation in construction, architecture, or engineering and wants to build a career in cost estimating, project controls, and EV charging infrastructure development.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Review civil, electrical, architectural, and construction drawings to understand project scope and identify key cost drivers.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs. The Junior Cost Estimator can be expected to complete an average of 6-8 take-offs per week.
• Develop and present indicative cost estimates for EV charging projects. Identify assumptions, allowances, alternates, potential risk, and cost drivers. 
• Assist senior cost estimator with RFP efforts including but not limited to creating and requesting RFPs, attending introduction calls, managing RFIs, reviewing and leveling general contractor bids, and presenting findings to the greater project controls and development teams.
• Update estimates as designs, site conditions, and client requirements change.
• Help maintain estimating databases, historical costs, contractor pricing, and project documentation.
• Work with senior estimators, engineers, development teams, and other stakeholders to deliver accurate estimates within the required project deadlines.

MUST-HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in construction science, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience, including internships or co-ops, with a general contractor, architecture/engineering firm, developer, construction management firm, or similar organization.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of construction terminology, materials, and basic construction methods.
• Willingness to learn the electrical, civil, and utility infrastructure associated with EV charging projects.
• Basic to intermediate understanding of construction estimating and quantity takeoffs.
• Previous experience with Bluebeam Revu, On-Screen Takeoff, Procore, Smartsheet, Asana, Salesforce, AutoCAD, or similar construction/project management software is a plus.
• Ability to communicate professionally with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and internal project teams.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.

LOCATION:

• Remote, USA (in Austin market a big plus)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The hourly rate for this role is $36 - $40/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Our total compensation and benefits package is designed to support employees both personally and professionally. It includes:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Incentive equity compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Unlimited vacation time
• 11 paid company holidays
• Monthly health and wellness stipend
• Monthly phone and internet stipend
• Paid Parental Leave
• Electric vehicle incentive

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Voltera believes diversity – of thought, backgrounds, and experiences – affects all that we do, from our employees to the solutions we deliver. Our goal is to create an environment in which inclusion through diversity helps deepen the lives and work experience of our employees, enhances our innovation and creativity, and enriches our involvement in our communities. Voltera is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.