Senior Estimator – Civil, Solar

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create competitive, innovative, and technically proficient proposals for large-scale renewable energy projects.

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Integrated Supply Chain, Construction, and Project Management teams.

• Formulate conceptual electrical solutions from initial opportunities to contract award.

• Review Owner RFPs and assess electrical designs.

• Liaise with Engineers of Record, utilities, equipment suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

• Generate estimates for collection systems, substations, underground cable systems, utility interconnections, SCADA, protection and control systems, and additional electrical infrastructure.

• Identify technical risks and assess constructability.

• Develop value engineering solutions.

• Determine and calculate project safety requirement costs, including training and personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Identify Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) risks and incorporate costs into estimates.

• Pursue, select, and engage subcontractors that meet DHB risk management criteria.

• Adhere to company bidding policies and utilize company estimating software.

• Conduct bid reviews to ensure high-quality submissions.

• Plan estimates during pre-bid meetings.

• Create preliminary project schedules during the estimating phase.

• Mentor and develop subordinates through guidance, formal training, and diverse work experiences.

• Perform project site visits.

• Analyze cost/production reports and compare actual costs against estimates.

• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard cost data.

• Review proposal specifications and drawings to ascertain scope, estimate content, and critical project tasks.

• Evaluate design options and recommend solutions based on cost and materials.

• Calculate bid data, including quantity take-offs, materials, labor, equipment, and specialty items.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction or engineering with five to seven years of experience as an Estimator, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.

• Proficient in mathematics, including algebra and geometry.

• Specialization in Renewable Construction, focusing on Solar, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) techniques.

• Valid Driver’s License is required.

• Some travel will be necessary.

• Experience with utility-scale renewable energy or power infrastructure projects is essential.

• Strong knowledge of collection systems, substations, utility interconnections, underground cable systems, protection and control systems, SCADA, grounding, and power delivery infrastructure.

• Experience in value engineering, constructability reviews, technical risk assessments, and proposal development.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with Owners, Engineers of Record (EOR), utilities, Engineering, Integrated Supply Chain, and Construction teams.

• Valid independent work authorization; Blattner is unable to sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• 100% employer-covered HDHP insurance premiums for employees.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Options for Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

• Dental and Vision insurance included.

• Education Assistance program (Tuition Reimbursement).

• Focus on Work/Life balance.

• Employee and Family-oriented culture.

• On-site gym facilities.

• And much more!