Senior Estimator II - Substation & High Voltage

Overview

Description Posting

Title:

Sr Estimator II – Substation & High Voltage

Reports To:

Chief Estimator - Energy

Location:

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

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.

THE ENERGY TEAM 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.

About The Role The Sr Estimator II will work closely with the Estimating, Preconstruction, Project Management, Purchasing, and Engineering teams. The role will report to the Chief Estimator - Energy. The HV Estimator will be responsible for developing precise, competitive, and comprehensive cost estimates for HV/MV Substation/Transmission estimates, including self-perform and subcontracted scopes of work – often associated with Utility-scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), or data centers.

Estimating includes developing proposal level designs, RFQ and quote evaluation & contractor selection.

• Performing all levels and types of estimating, planning, scheduling, and cost engineering for project activities
• Accurately performing material take-offs for HV/MV utility projects
• Reviewing, evaluating and negotiating material quotes
• Developing and maintaining material vendor relationships
• Developing and maintaining relationships with subcontractors/partners
• Manage and maintain vendor and subcontractor database
• Preparing vendor Requests for Quotes and evaluate vendor pricing
• Knowledge of power delivery, including substations and transmission lines
• Knowledge of all engineering scopes, including electrical, mechanical, structural, civil, and permitting compliance
• Training and developing junior estimators
• Manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Reviewing and implementing lessons learned to ensure estimating data is accurate and comparative
• Researching new products and installation techniques and developing cost roadmaps to ensure competitive pricing
• Interpreting construction plans and specifications
• Operating in a high-stress environment to provide critical project deliverables in the form of engineering, procurement, and construction estimates with supporting documentation to meet milestone proposal dates
• Knowledge of shipping and logistics with respect to cost estimating
• Successfully meeting deadlines and partner with team members while working remotely

Knowledge: Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.

Job Complexity: Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.…