Lead Solar Estimator

Renewyx has partnered with a top-tier solar and BESS EPC contractor that delivers utility-scale projects across the country. If you can own a solar estimate from take-off to award and want your numbers driving real projects, this ones worth a look.

• Own utility-scale solar estimates end-to-end: quantity take-offs, scheduling, and quality checks
• Research regional labor rates and per diems to build into each estimate
• Request and review vendor and subcontractor quotes for work that isnt self-performed
• Travel to project sites to review construction sequence, means and methods, and site conditions
• Prepare bid proposals and RFP responses through to a client-ready standard
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications across multiple trades
• Work with engineers, owners, and contractors on cost estimate changes and adjustments
• Prepare and track pre-bid RFIs through to resolution
• Mentor other estimators and support their development

• Estimating experience on utility-scale solar projects
• Bachelors in construction, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, structural, and electrical drawings
• Solid grasp of estimating fundamentals and contract pricing types (fixed price, T&M, cost plus, unit)

• Comfortable traveling to project sites and HQ for walks and pre-bid meetings (25% Travel)
• Familiarity with Accubid, Livecount, or Bluebeam
• Experience mentoring or leading other estimators
• BESS estimating experience alongside solar
• Working knowledge of the NEC and other codes relevant to utility-scale EPC