Energy Storage Estimator

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate

• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work and enter into computer estimating system, review computer reports for accuracy and completeness.

• Request quotes from suppliers for materials and equipment.

• Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and solicit quotes. Review quotes for completeness with established plans and specifications.

• Itemize and quantify all incidentals necessary in preparing the bid packages including subcontract work, equipment rentals, tools and suppliers.

• Prior to the issuing of formal bid packages, provide principles a detailed review of scope, technical requirements, and pricing for the estimated bid package.

• After the successful bid at project turnover, meet with Project Management to fully explain the estimate, scope of work, quotes and offer aspects for the successful transition of the project.

• Responsible for the timely completion of all client-required documents.

• Draft scope letter inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications for estimate figures.

• Communicate with suppliers on material forecasting and delivery schedule requirements

• Ability to travel as needed

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Detailed – ability to demonstrate patience and determination to generate consistently exceptional and standardized work product without errors

• Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze available options of price, quality, service, and delivery certainty

• Organization skills – strong organization skills to create and manage multiple document scopes concurrently while maintaining accuracy

• Time management – ability to prioritize multiple tasks to ensure most critical deadlines are met

• Teamwork – ability to work closely with other departments and external partners while maintaining a professional and helpful demeanor

• Communication skills – ability to build relationships by effectively communicating with supervisors, co-       workers, and external partners

• Computer knowledge – Proficient, if not advanced, in Word, Excel, pdf modification, and Outlook,  Accubid and other estimating software platforms

• Ability to work with varying seniority levels, including staff, managers and external partners

• Sense of urgency – ability to stress urgency for internal and external partners to meet deadlines

• Problem Solver – Ability to think of creative solutions to reduce cost and/or meet schedule

• High School Diploma or GED

• Three – five years energy storage estimating experience.

• Experience with Accubid estimating software.

• Ability to understand substation, transmission and switchyard, energy storage and electrical design and components, their purpose and use

• Ability to keyboard 50-60 wpm accurately

• Word processing and/or data entry skills

• Proficient in English verbal communication skills, including professional telephone manner

• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments

• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials

• Reliability, dependability and flexibility

• General understanding of construction cost estimates

• Proficient in Microsoft office suite.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$105,705 - $132,131

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.