Estimator Renewable Energy

Great work starts with great people. At Flintco, you'll find respect, stability, and opportunity to grow your career. Established in 1908, Flintco maintains offices in 8 major cities and employs more than 900 talented and humble professionals. Ranked among the largest and safest contractors in the nation, we deliver projects across a wide range of market sectors, including healthcare, education, hospitality, sports, mixed-use/residential, advanced industries, and renewable energy.

With self-perform capabilities in concrete, steel fabrication and erection, site work, and other critical services, we bring a distinct in-house advantage to every project. Guided by the core principles of our Ethos - Safety, Quality, Honesty, Integrity, and Innovation - our culture is rooted in accountability, collaboration, and commitment to shared success. Beyond the jobsite, we invest in the communities we call home, strengthening the places where we live, work, and build.

Job Summary
Responsible for planning coordinating and directing estimating functions for a particular geographic location or segment of the company. The position of Renewable Energy Estimator reports to the Preconstruction Manager/Estimating Manager. You will have estimating experience in the utility-scale solar industry, including knowledge of DC, LVAC and MVAC electrical systems and plant design knowledge as it relates to interrelationship of equipment & material selection, sub-contractor selection, energy production, cost of work and labor productivity to provide accurate cost estimates for solar construction projects to support our renewable energy development and construction business.

You will oversee the accurate preparation of estimates for jobs to be bid and have knowledge of market pricing construction means and methods, costs and engineering and industry principles. You will also have a client focus approach and will work well as part of the project team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
All duties and responsibilities include the following; however, other duties may be assigned. To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Review and understand content of all RFP documents to determine scope of work and required pricing elements for inclusion within the estimate. Handle complex project estimate assignments.

• Collaborate with contributing estimators & preconstruction team members on respective SOWs to prepare accurate estimates for Bid-Build and EPC (Engineer-Procure-Construct) construction Request for Proposals (RFPs).

• Develop Request for Quote (RFQ) package to distribute to vendors and subcontractors. Analyze RFQ responses for accuracy, completeness and efficacy per request and project schedule milestones.

• Complete take-offs to calculate estimate quantities and units of work for solar EPC self-perform ground mounted solar & BESS mechanical and electrical scopes.

• Measure resources and production rates for utility grade solar & BESS construction cost estimation.

• Determine impacts to estimates based on local labor requirements, current commodity pricing, and client's project specifications. Identify project risks and record in Risk Register.

• Create estimate-related bid proposals to meet RFP submittal requirements, such as SOV, client provided technical forms, and ACE documents.

• Follow safety and security procedures and determine appropriate action. Report potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly

• Conduct site visits and inspection as necessary.

• Conducts reviews of milestone design documents to identify, develop and price value alternative opportunities in order to provide enhanced value to our clients.

• Prepares contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontracts and purchase orders.

• Participates in hard bid/estimating and GMP budgeting activities by soliciting subcontractor support and evaluating bids.

• Attends industry events and represents Flintco to the industry in a professional capacity.

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