Solar Electrical Estimator

Solar Electrical Estimator

Provides preconstruction and operations support to the Solar Division in the execution of large capital projects. (Utility Scale)

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and prepare various types of estimates for solar projects ranging from $10 million to $200 million in size from conception through the start of construction
• Provide estimates for the design build, conceptual/schematic and various stages of progress construction drawings thru final contract pricing for the solar industry
• Prepare and track estimates as the design drawings progress, including, value-engineering analysis
• Assist design team and owners to make intelligent/informed decisions to keep the design program and project budget on track
• Review final construction drawings and specifications to determine final scope of work and lead pre-bid/post bid trade contractor meetings
• Manage the procurement of electrical material and equipment
• Establish and maintain good business relationships with trade contractors and vendors to assure the support and interest on the construction of solar projects
• Provide support to the preconstruction and operations team
• Communicate and interact with the project owner, design consultants and Moss staff with the most professional demeanor
• Other duties as required

Qualifications & Abilities for Position

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, electrical engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 4 years experience electrical estimating in the construction industry
• Experience in the solar industry is preferred but not required
• Strong computer skills are a necessity, such as MS Office / Excel / PowerPoint / Word, including familiarity with construction project management applications and estimating software.
• Experience in Accubid software preferred.
• Strong Estimating and Project Scheduling background
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and are required to interface directly with owners' representatives, the A/E team, building departments and other team members
• 2 plus years experience working for an Electrical Contractor in an estimating capacity or working for a GC with primary electrical estimating responsibilities
• Ability to read, interpret and understand plans proficiently is a requirement
• Ability to read specifications and understand the subject matter
• Ability to perform accurate quantity survey take-offs

Job Location:

Ft. Lauderdale, FL Classification:
Full-time – Exempt

Reports to:

Solar Vice President