Senior Estimator - Utility-Scale Solar

About Flintco

Founded in 1908, Flintco now employs more than 850 people in 10 cities serving clients in healthcare, education, hospitality, sports and industrial. Flintco also self‑performs concrete, steel erection, and excavation. Nothing matters more to us than the quality and growth of our people. Our teams are smart, humble, and disciplined. Flintco is recognized for its commitment to safety and quality, using Lean principles as a guide to continuous improvement.

The five guiding principles of our Ethos are:
Safety, Integrity, Quality, Accountability and Honesty. We live it every day.

Lead various estimates for projects in the Renewable Energy Market, including Utility Scale Solar, Energy Storage (BESS), and High Voltage. Duties include reading and interpreting documents, subcontractor solicitation, leading a team of estimators, analyzing drawings and specifications, reviewing, and assisting with proposals and other documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates for various projects.

• Lead self‑perform mechanical and electrical estimates from RFP inception to operation handover.
• Conduct labor, productively, & various pricing analysis specific to each estimate/project.
• Manage the entire bid process including subcontractor solicitation and follow‑through, bid document management, and evaluation of subcontractor proposals/bids.
• Manage the post‑bid process by verifying scope schedule and pricing within established parameters.
• Review and assist in preparation and culmination of project estimates and bids.
• Present estimate(s) to executive leadership.
• Assign work to subordinates, direct and review their assignments and ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates prepared by subordinates.
• Assists in the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and relative cost estimates as required.
• Assist project and construction management team during pre‑design and construction planning, project execution and upon completion.
• Meet with client management, staff, and supervisory personnel to introduce services, expertise and capabilities of the company.
• Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data, current trends and construction procedures and methods to keep current with estimating standards and databases.
• Build relationships with subcontractors and vendors as a resource and stay informed of upcoming shifts in the market related to pricing.
• Notify management group of upcoming projects status and approximate timing for company proposal and bid submittals.
• Assist in the development of area marketing plans and goals, and develop strategy for management client contacts regarding procurement of work, estimating services, contract negotiation, and future work potential.
• Participate in responses to RFPs/RFQs as well as participate in presentations delivered to clients for project pricing.
• Assist clients and designers in system selections, budgeting, cost containment, value engineering, etc.
• Participate in pre‑bid meetings, bid strategy and client presentations as required.
• Manage subordinates assigned to estimating department and provide guidance and training as needed to support team members.
• Attend various networking/social events and engage as an active member in industry associations / non‑profit organizations, representing the company. Review and assist in preparation and culmination of project estimates and bids.
• Provides total commitment to continuous process improvement. Exercises good interpersonal skills by gladly assisting others to accomplish work of the organization, even if outside the scope of regular duties.
• Models and reinforces safety as a top priority of the organization.
• Meets schedules and deadlines, adheres to policies and procedures and maintains a good attendance/tardiness record.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

• Represent the Flintco Ethos, encouraging the highest level of performance, integrity, and morale.
• Read, analyze and interpret complex documents including plans, specifications, proposals, quotes, and qualifications.
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios,…