Senior Estimator II - PV & BESS

** Posting

Title:

** Senior Estimator II - PV & BESS

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* Reports To:

** Chief Estimator

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* 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 ESTIMATING TEAM*
* Estimating is an essential part of CEI's sales engine, ensuring that projects are priced properly throughout the bid process. The Estimating group serves a vital role in CEI's PM, teaching estimating skills to future and newly hired project management team members.

** ABOUT

THE ROLE *
* The  
** Senior Estimator
** will work closely with the Estimating, Preconstruction, Project Management, Purchasing, and Engineering teams.  The role will report to the Chief Estimator - Energy. The Senior Estimator will be responsible for developing and completing utility scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) estimates, including self-perform and subcontracted scopes of work.
Estimating includes RFP & drawing package review, developing proposal level designs, quantity take-off, material RFQ prep & evaluation, subcontractor RFQ prep & evaluation, and conducting bid reviews.

** Knowledge:
** A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. This job is a fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position.

** Job Complexity:
** Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.

** Supervision:
** Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.

+ 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

+ Management of 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.  Compare and reconcile scopes of work

** ABOUT YOU*
* + Advanced knowledge of utility scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

+ Train and develop skills of estimators

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Proven analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills

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Experience with Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) estimates

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Experience with MS Office

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Experience with Accubid, or similar estimating software. Should be able to maintain material and labor takeoffs, input internal facing notes/comments, create custom databases for renewable energy components, etc.

+ Highly skilled at solar PV & BESS takeoff, quote evaluation, product selection

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Experience with Bluebeam or similar on-screen take-off software

+ Existing relationships with Tier 1 vendors

+ Advanced knowledge of electrical circuitry and calculations.

+ 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, civil experts (hydrology, Geotech, etc.) and permitting

+ Knowledge of Civil construction related to utility scale solar PV - grading, hydrology, trenching, etc

** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*
* _Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying._

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* Education:

** High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.

** Licensure/

Certifications:

** None required.

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* Experience:

** Seven (7) years of estimating experience in solar PV and managing…