Construction Project Cost Estimator

This role will report to the Senior Manager, Proposal Operations and will be based in Newark, Delaware. This is a fully on‑site, in‑office role 5 days a week.

• Define and set competitive construction estimates, budgets, methods, timelines, and evaluate financial risks.
• Verify costs for construction change orders.
• Compile comprehensive cost estimates for fuel cell construction projects based on preliminary site plans, one‑line diagrams, Basis of Design documents, and site survey observations.
• Review site plans and one‑line diagrams for accuracy and cost‑reduction opportunities.
• Coordinate with Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Applications Engineers to value‑engineer project designs and identify scope deviations.
• Support the Site Design Manager in compiling RFIs and collaborate with EPCs to find opportunities in schedule and cost.
• Apply the latest construction methods and execution for high‑quality, cost‑effective site development.
• Track and summarize estimate performance in collaboration with Finance.
• Lead ad‑hoc cost studies to enable rapid decision‑making based on payback, rate of return, and other metrics.
• Continuously improve costing structures based on lessons learned and feedback loops with downstream cross‑functional teams.

• 8–10 years of relevant work experience (10+ preferred) in an EPC, GC, or construction environment with a strong emphasis on electrical estimating and pre‑construction services.
• Extensive experience in construction cost estimating and pre‑construction services across industrial, commercial, high‑tech, utility‑scale solar, wind, battery storage, and/or distributed generation projects, including coordination with electrical and gas utilities for interconnection.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical materials, equipment, and labor pricing, including switch gear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, conduit, cable, raceways, lighting systems, controls, and balance‑of‑plant electrical scopes; understanding of market volatility, lead times, vendor availability, and supply‑chain drivers.
• Strong understanding of how schedule delays or accelerations impact budgets.
• In‑depth knowledge of U.S. labor market requirements, with emphasis on East and West Coast, union and non‑union environments; international labor market knowledge a plus.
• Proficiency in electrical estimating methodologies, contracting strategies, purchasing, and supplier negotiations, with analytical ability to prepare supplier performance reports, cost/price analyses, and performance measures.
• Strong human‑relations skills to effectively interface with supervisors, cross‑functional teams, and external suppliers/contractors.
• Ability to select supply sources, negotiate prices, manage bid processes, finalize purchase contracts, and evaluate supplier performance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to present technical and financial information clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional process‑improvement teams and align stakeholders across estimating, engineering, procurement, and execution.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen, able to seamlessly balance strategic vision and tactical execution.
• Demonstrates initiative, resilience, adaptability; leads by example with a “live and learn” mindset.
• Courage, accountability, and energy strongly valued.

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Generous Mental Health Support services.
• Legal services.
• Virtual Physical Therapy access.
• Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

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