Estimator, Senior (Renewables)
OpTerra Energy Group, Westminster, CO, United States
What You Can Expect The Senior Estimator is responsible for estimating Balance of Plant costs (BOP) for wind, solar, and BESS projects. Understanding construction costs is vital to the success of the project and plays a key role during all phases of project development and implementation. The person in this role will provide estimates and pricing information for all facets of renewable project construction. Prepare budgetary and indicative BOP construction estimates for large pipeline of wind, solar, and BESS projects by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work Develop unit pricing based on production rates and subcontractor input Review and incorporate historical data from estimates, cost data, indexes, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and worker-hour figures Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures Interface with owner, contractor, design team, and project managers to provide cost data regarding project feasibility Review major equipment specifications to determine cost impacts associated with new technology Review third party pricing proposals for accuracy and gaps What You'll Bring Four-year degree or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related construction estimating experience Minimum 5 years of estimating experience estimating BOP costs for utility scale wind, solar, and BESS projects Estimating experience with Heavy Bid and other heavy construction related estimating software, electronic cost data, e.g., RSMeans GIS, AutoCAD, or equivalent experience a plus A proven track record of estimating construction project costs Ability to establish and maintain a network or building material suppliers and vendors Ability to review maps, conceptual diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, equipment specifications, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate Superior Microsoft Software Applications skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project) Commitment to the advancement of renewable energy solutions across North America Additional Details This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy Must be available to travel domestically up to 10% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license/clean driving record for the use of hire/rental vehicles to drive to site locations as needed Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies Must be physically able to conduct site visits and attend project site meetings and walk renewable energy sites for extended periods of time in hot or cold weather conditions to complete job assignments Compensation Salary Range: $84,000 - $128,800 USD annually This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate. 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