Estimator

Department: Construction

Location: Minnesota

Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000 / year

Description

The estimator will manage the entire estimating process. The estimator is responsible for performing take-offs, scope review, and preparing the cost estimate for Community Solar Garden (CSG) projects. This position requires collaborating with various teams to ensure the accuracy of the estimates.

Note: We are a fully remote company. For this position, we are seeking candidates from the East Coast or Midwest region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and fully understand scope for each project as it pertains to cost.
• Perform takeoffs for Civil, Structural, and Electrical scopes.
• Obtain pricing, schedule, and other inputs from internal Engineering and Procurement groups.
• Consult with Internal partners to understand project details and determine production rates.
• Produce efficient, traceable, verifiable and defendable estimates.
• Coordinate internal reviews of prepared budgets with stakeholders.
• Accurately communicate details of project costs and potential risks.
• Maintain and update the historical cost database.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline. No degree will be considered if relevant experience exceeds 3 years
• 1 years of Project Management, Construction Management, or Estimating experience
• Experience interpreting Civil and Electrical Plan sets.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Capable of making and defending educated assumptions in situations where facts are uncertain.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and present effectively.
• Willingness to negotiate and commit to deadlines.
• Demonstrated desire to take pride and responsibility for one's own work.
• Ability to multitask on multiple projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a must.
• 20% travel will be required, consisting mostly of visits to project sites and Novel offices.
  
  

Bonus Points:

• Experience with MS Office
• Experience with Procore and Primavera P6.
• Experience with solar construction techniques, codes and requirements.
• CAD, Bluebeam, and other software necessary to be self-sufficient are preferred.