Senior Estimator II - PV & BESS

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Senior Estimator II – PV & BESS

Reports To: Chief Estimator

Location: Remote

Salary Range: $123,000 to $161,000

The Senior Estimator will work closely with the Estimating, Preconstruction, Project Management, Purchasing, and Engineering teams. The role reports to the Chief Estimator – Energy and is responsible for developing and completing utility‑scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) estimates, including self‑perform and subcontracted scopes.

Responsibilities include RFP and drawing review, proposal‑level design development, quantity take‑off, material and subcontractor RFQ preparation and evaluation, and bid review.

• Perform all levels and types of estimating, planning, scheduling, and cost engineering project activities.
• Accurately perform material quantity take‑off of all renewable energy projects.
• Manage material vendor relationships, including packaging and presentation of RFQs and evaluation of vendor pricing.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and material vendors.
• Manage subcontractor database.
• Prepare RFQs and evaluate vendor pricing, comparing and reconciling scopes of work.

• Advanced knowledge of utility‑scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems.
• Experience with Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) estimates.
• Experience with Accubid or similar estimating software.
• Highly skilled at solar PV & BESS take‑off, quote evaluation, and product selection.
• Experience with Bluebeam or similar on‑screen take‑off software.
• Existing relationships with Tier 1 vendors.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical circuitry and calculations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and partner with team members while working remotely.
• Knowledge of power delivery, including substations and transmission lines.
• Knowledge of engineering scopes, including electrical, structural, civil, and permitting.
• Knowledge of civil construction related to utility‑scale solar PV—grading, hydrology, trenching, etc.
• Ability to train and develop skillsets for estimators.

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Bachelor’s in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Seven (7) years of estimating experience in solar PV and managing subcontracts preferred.
• Experience with design/build and Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC).
• Experience with Accubid preferred.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; no work authorization sponsorship.

Cupertino Electric, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We consider race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, and other characteristics protected by law.