Estimator - Solar/Energy Storage

Summary:

Conductor Power is actively seeking an experienced estimator to join our dynamic team, contributing to the coordination and preparation of estimates across a diverse range of projects within the solar and energy storage sectors. Strong communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with trade partners, vendors, and team members at all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate should demonstrate proficiency in problem-solving, efficiency, and a thoughtful approach to their work.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in project pursuit kickoff and strategy meetings.
• Verify accuracy and consistency in various project documents.
• Conduct quantity take-offs, manage trade partner and vendor RFQs, evaluate proposals, and research relevant factors such as tax laws, collective bargaining agreements, and permits.
• Develop conceptual, budget, and detailed estimates.
• Collaborate with trade partners and vendors, collect bids, and organize information for proposal comparisons.
• Clearly define scopes for trade partner and vendor proposals.
• Assess constructability requirements and conduct site evaluations through site visits with customers, subcontractors, and construction personnel for estimate preparation.
• Organize, research, and strategically plan for estimate preparation, pricing, scheduling, and proposal deliverables.
• Work collaboratively with team members to prepare RFP documents and proposal deliverables.
• Support the creation of proposals and bid submittal documents, including work plans, clarifications, schedules, cash flow projections, and SOV.
• Research and analyze historical project data.
• Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience as an Estimator in the solar, energy storage, and/or electric power industry.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Estimating, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience.
• Proven experience in conceptual estimating for projects.
• Familiarity with interpreting construction drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare estimates for conceptual, lump sum, or unit cost proposals.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills, capable of managing responsibilities for multiple, simultaneous, and complex projects.
• Excellent teamwork, initiative, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-driven with the ability to stay focused on tasks for extended periods while working independently.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite programs.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to Relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person.