AES Corporation
Senior Project Estimator - REMOTE
AES Corporation, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201
Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a
Fortune 500 company
that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning
14 countries , AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration.
AES Clean Energy is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Project Estimator to develop budgets and economical evaluations required for Solar PV and Energy Storage projects to support the Development and Construction teams for EPC estimations of Distributed Generation ( This position will be responsible for developing AES CE EPC budgets for solar and energy storage technologies for US based projects and will support the EPC bid evaluation process.
Key Responsibilities:
Originate estimates based on various design maturities, provide feasibility, intermediate and advanced EPC design and constructability evaluations.
Execute daily work independently within existing procedures and processes as well as identify areas of team opportunity and initiate improvement.
Ability to collect, manage and apply historical cost and schedule data from existing projects to future projects.
Prioritize and organize workload using all information available.
Ability to analyze, critique and evaluate estimates provided by EPCs, suppliers and contractors.
Work with other functions and disciplines from across the company to understand and evaluate the labor, material and other costs associated with proposed projects.
Have a functional understanding of regional labor markets, including Union and Prevailing Wage, and federal tax policies.
Collaborate with teams to facilitate robust and successful RFP response reviews.
In-depth knowledge and experience with pre-construction and construction processes with an emphasis on renewable energy projects.
Provide a summary report for estimates and effectively communicate to Business Development.
General:
Adhere to organizational processes required to sustain the integrity of the AES knowledgebase.
Discern critical and non-critical information required to publish pricing within a specified accuracy range.
Elevate group capabilities by bringing unique viewpoints and experience to the team.
Ability to reconstruct historical cost data into current and future cost models.
Knowledge of inputs and outputs of typical project design maturity levels.
Able to deconstruct a construction activity into individual units of measure.
Exceptional organizational, communication, decision making/problem solving, analytical and time management skills.
Familiar with both medium voltage and high voltage project interconnections.
Passion for the renewable energy industry.
Skills and Qualifications:
2+ years’ experience working within a professional estimating software, Bid2Win Estimate preferred.
5+ years professional experience in utility-scale renewables self-perform, IPP or GC estimating or a similar pre-construction role.
Strong proficiency in Excel, Bluebeam and Google Earth.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint as well as Adobe Acrobat.
Excellent familiarity with PV equipment and energy storage components.
Knowledge of high voltage substations, transmission lines and switchyard estimating is an advantage.
Familiarity with wind technology is a plus.
Superior communication and presentation skills.
Outstanding interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by clear and effective project plans.
Spanish language skills a plus.
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Fortune 500 company
that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning
14 countries , AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration.
AES Clean Energy is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Project Estimator to develop budgets and economical evaluations required for Solar PV and Energy Storage projects to support the Development and Construction teams for EPC estimations of Distributed Generation ( This position will be responsible for developing AES CE EPC budgets for solar and energy storage technologies for US based projects and will support the EPC bid evaluation process.
Key Responsibilities:
Originate estimates based on various design maturities, provide feasibility, intermediate and advanced EPC design and constructability evaluations.
Execute daily work independently within existing procedures and processes as well as identify areas of team opportunity and initiate improvement.
Ability to collect, manage and apply historical cost and schedule data from existing projects to future projects.
Prioritize and organize workload using all information available.
Ability to analyze, critique and evaluate estimates provided by EPCs, suppliers and contractors.
Work with other functions and disciplines from across the company to understand and evaluate the labor, material and other costs associated with proposed projects.
Have a functional understanding of regional labor markets, including Union and Prevailing Wage, and federal tax policies.
Collaborate with teams to facilitate robust and successful RFP response reviews.
In-depth knowledge and experience with pre-construction and construction processes with an emphasis on renewable energy projects.
Provide a summary report for estimates and effectively communicate to Business Development.
General:
Adhere to organizational processes required to sustain the integrity of the AES knowledgebase.
Discern critical and non-critical information required to publish pricing within a specified accuracy range.
Elevate group capabilities by bringing unique viewpoints and experience to the team.
Ability to reconstruct historical cost data into current and future cost models.
Knowledge of inputs and outputs of typical project design maturity levels.
Able to deconstruct a construction activity into individual units of measure.
Exceptional organizational, communication, decision making/problem solving, analytical and time management skills.
Familiar with both medium voltage and high voltage project interconnections.
Passion for the renewable energy industry.
Skills and Qualifications:
2+ years’ experience working within a professional estimating software, Bid2Win Estimate preferred.
5+ years professional experience in utility-scale renewables self-perform, IPP or GC estimating or a similar pre-construction role.
Strong proficiency in Excel, Bluebeam and Google Earth.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint as well as Adobe Acrobat.
Excellent familiarity with PV equipment and energy storage components.
Knowledge of high voltage substations, transmission lines and switchyard estimating is an advantage.
Familiarity with wind technology is a plus.
Superior communication and presentation skills.
Outstanding interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by clear and effective project plans.
Spanish language skills a plus.
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