ROLE OVERVIEW
Pivot Energy is in an exciting growth period, rapidly expanding both commercial and community-scale solar and energy storage pipelines across the US. The Director, Estimating is a new position with tremendous growth potential that will collaborate across multiple departments to develop a best-in-class estimating team.
In this role, the Director, Estimating is responsible for creating timely and accurate estimates for Pivot Energy’s renewable energy projects, incorporating knowledge of safety standards and construction best practices for solar PV rooftop, carport, ground mount, and battery storage projects. This role will also be responsible for the day-to-day management and strategic growth of the Estimating team. To be successful in this role, the candidate must be highly collaborative, and excited to create new and refine existing processes.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESOversee the day-to-day management of the Estimating teamIdentify and analyze, in collaboration with other Pivot teams, total lifecycle costs for Pivot projectsUtilize knowledge of equipment, material, and labor costs to inform Pivot’s design and construction standardsEstablish market-level cost models for all Pivot projects nationwide to inform construction cost targets and project budgets. This includes market analytics, commodity and labor cost tracking, and risk analysis to establish baseline construction costs.Coordinate with Pivot Procurement and Engineering teams to identify value engineering opportunities within design standards and equipment procurementsEstablish scalable estimating tools and processesCoordinate with other Pivot teams to maintain estimating tools and databases – including equipment, material, and labor costsReview design drawings and specifications and have a clear understanding of Pivot's scope of work and schedule expectations.Work closely with Development, Engineering, Procurement, Preconstruction, Finance, and Project Management team members to understand how site conditions, safety, client goals, and other essential deal elements impact project budgetsPerform quantity take-offs of DC/AC plant BOS, major equipment, and civil and site work construction.Determine total labor hours and labor rates, equipment rental needs, general conditions, general expenses, etc.Produce market-level cost estimates that highlight key assumptions, exclusions, and other deal elements that can be shared directly with our subcontractor partners for estimate alignment.Utilize market-level budgets to assist in “open book” subcontractor engagements.Support the review and analysis of EPC subcontractor bids.Assist Pivot sales and development teams to generate go-to-market strategies and sales proposals.REQUIRED COMPETENCIES6+ years of experience in estimating, design, and/or construction management of community-scale solar and energy storage systemsAbility to understand technical documentation related to renewable energy projects such as engineering drawings and specifications of solar PV systems, interconnection agreements, facilities studies, permitting documents, local codes and regulations, and civil and electrical construction specificationsExperience evaluating subcontractor bid packagesSelf-motivated and able to work both individually and/or in a collaborative team environment with minimal guidanceExceptional communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skillsHigh degree of proficiency with estimating softwareAbility to prioritize tasks and manage complex evaluation processes for a significant number of projects while anticipating project requirements across different development scopes and markets.Must have a constant sense of urgency and an “action-oriented” mentality with comfort operating in undefined spaces, and a desire to create systems to standardize undefined processes.PREFERRED COMPETENCIES2+ years of people management experience, demonstrating a high level of emotional intelligenceExperience or familiarity with various estimating and project management tools and software, i.e., Procore, Bluebeam, PV Bid, Accubid, etc.Basic knowledge of solar and energy storage project financeBachelor of Science degree in a construction or engineering field of studyEstimating certification from a nationally recognized professional organizationABOUT PIVOT
Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nation’s electricity, increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities, and provide real cost-savings to American businesses and
families.
We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition taking place in the energy industry to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more than clean energy. We believe global warming poses an existential threat to our planet and that we have a responsibility to help mitigate the threat. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income-limited families, create workforce pathways for under-represented groups within the solar industry, and include robust community investment opportunities.
As a Certified B Corporation and one of Denver’s “Best Places to Work”, we believe that company success is driven by a healthy environment, thriving society, and workplace where all individuals are respected. We evaluate every internal decision on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to determine if our actions will result in a net positive impact on the community, our employees, customers, shareholders, and the environment. Learn more in our annual ESG Report.
At Pivot, our core values guide our work internally and externally:
· Impact – We hold ourselves accountable to having a measurable impact on our people, communities, and the planet
· Balance – Put family first; work hard/have fun
· Determination – Find ways to be successful no matter how difficult the challenge
· Professionalism – Impress everyone we touch, be a team player
· Honesty – Be truthful and transparent, externally and internally
· Kindness – Create an environment where kindness, empathy, and vulnerability are embraced
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION and JUSTICE STATEMENT
At Pivot, we are proactively developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, rooted in mutual respect, that supports a workforce of different generations, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ability statuses, religions, and cultures to work collaboratively together for greater impact. We seek to build a team that invests in relationship building, celebrates each other’s successes, and makes space for the unique contributions and working styles people bring into Pivot.
Pivot invests in company-wide trainings, assessments, and programs to advance internal inclusion and equity practices, such as employee allyship building, cross-cultural communications, and equitable hiring and management protocols to increasingly recognize bias and ensure mutual respect and belonging.
EEO STATEMENT
Pivot Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. We actively work to cultivate an inclusive culture that welcomes, empowers, and enables equitable career growth for employees regardless of background.
