Senior Estimator II - Civil

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Senior Estimator II – Civil

Reports To: Director of Program Governance

Location: Remote

Salary Range: $105,800 to $161,000

* This position is eligible for the annual performance bonus plan.

Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

WHO WE ARE

For more than 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we always—always—do the right thing.

Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.

Our Energy Group at CEI builds projects from the field to the grid. Whether it’s a solar, battery storage, substation, EV charging, microgrid or converter station project, our skilled project managers, engineers and field employees deliver when it matters most. We work with customers on programs of all sizes—those spanning several smaller sites or spanning several thousand acres. Besides building some of the nation’s largest utility-scale solar plants and installing more EV charging stations in California than any other contractor, we are dedicated to running a business that is environmentally responsible.

The Senior Estimator - Civil will leverage experience from Civil Construction projects. The Sr Estimator will work closely with the Estimating, Preconstruction, Project Management, and Engineering teams. The role will report to the Chief Estimator. The Sr Estimator will be accountable for developing civil estimates and scopes of work for large scale utility solar and BESS projects. Estimating includes developing proposal level designs, RFQ for civil related scopes, and quote evaluation & contractor selection.

• Partnership with internal customer groups (estimating, engineering, purchasing, electrical project management) to bid & execute on all projects
• Assess preliminary design build documents to establish Civil scope of work required
• Read and interpret topography and grading plans, drainage and erosion control plans.
• Be familiar with single axis tracker solar system and their grading / installation requirements.
• Research and evaluate AHJ drainage requirements.
• Knowledge of preliminary Civil designs and work with Engineers to deliver proposal documents
• Prepare bidding documents for Civil scopes of work
• Evaluate Civil subcontractor quotes
• Assist Site PM teams to help manage Civil subcontractors
• Primary scopes of work: civil engineering and studies, trench and backfill, grading and drainage, SWPPP, concrete and driven pier foundations, geotechnical reports and analysis, underground risk, hydrology studies, environmental reports and compliance, phase 1 & 2 environmental evaluation / reports, minor hazardous material remediation, demolition of minor existing site facilities.
• Manage scopes of work from initial bid, preliminary design, proposal documents, permitting and coordination with AHJs, issuing subcontracts, provide input on civil site management
• Identification of gaps in project plans and implementation of recovery action plans to fill gaps

Scope: Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees. Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies.…