Estimator - Civil

Overview

DEPCOM is currently hiring a Senior Estimator with a heavy civil construction focus. This position ideally will be in our Houston, TX, Scottsdale, AZ or Bedminster, NJ office; however, remote work within the U.S. is an option. This position is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.

This role guarantees a $5,000 sign-on bonus upon hire.

DEPCOM Power is a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, specializing in utility scale solar and energy storage projects across the United States. As a project-centric organization, our commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability drives us to deliver high-performance energy solutions that are superior to the alternatives.

• Work in a culture that values ownership, continuous improvement, and innovation.
• Influence and improve civil estimating processes that drive the success of renewable energy project construction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams dedicated to excellence in project estimating and execution.

As a Senior Civil Estimator at DEPCOM Power, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining accurate, detailed project estimates that support our solar and battery storage projects. You will collaborate closely with internal teams to optimize and align estimates reflective of project execution strategies, contributing to the company’s long-term success and competitive advantage.

• Lead refinement of civil estimating processes and templates to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop bottom-up civil estimating tools based on best construction practices, productivity, and resource consumption for solar and BESS projects.
• Maintain a database/library of applicable means and methods, components, and associated productivity rates for civil work.
• Prepare comprehensive project cost estimates aligned with RFP requirements for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams including business development, engineering, and project delivery to develop winning bid strategies and optimize project costs.
• Identify project risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies to enhance estimate reliability and competitiveness.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, client discussions, and leadership updates.
• Conduct site visits as necessary and prepare detailed reports that inform and enhance estimate accuracy and project planning.

• Experience in Heavy Civil construction, estimating, and/or project management
• Knowledgeable of best practices in cost estimation and estimating tools/software (e.g., InEight preferred or similar)
• Proficiency with takeoff software (Bluebeam, AgTek or similar) and ability to interpret complex project documentation
• Strong understanding of earthwork, foundations, roads, drainage, and site development
• Demonstrated ability to develop and refine estimating processes

• Extensive experience and in-depth knowledge in civil construction for large commercial, renewable energy, or utility-scale solar projects, and the associated challenges to develop successful site areas.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with field and engineering teams on best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• Experience leveraging generative AI to streamline workflows and improve outcomes.

For this role, we anticipate paying $120,000 - $160,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the…