Construction Estimator/Preconstruction Manager

Ameresco

About The Position

Ameresco, Inc. is a leading energy solutions provider focused on helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero. They are a trusted, full-service partner to various public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe. Ameresco develops, constructs, and operates tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades. The company is searching for a Construction Estimator/Preconstruction Manager to lead all estimating and preconstruction activities for large-scale energy generation, storage, and infrastructure projects. This role will support project development from conceptual estimating through detailed bid execution, ensuring cost accuracy, constructability, and alignment with project objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 7 years of experience in commercial or utility-scale construction estimating.
Ability to review confidential US security information.
Ability to travel 10–25% as required.
Valid driver’s license in good standing.

Nice To Haves

5 years’ experience with federal and non-federal construction projects, including compliance with federal contracting requirements.
Extensive experience in renewable energy projects including utility-scale solar (PV), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and data center infrastructure.
Strong proficiency with Procore for RFI management, document control, and construction coordination.
Advanced experience using RSMeans or equivalent cost databases for benchmarking and validation.
Full project lifecycle experience from development through construction and closeout.
Experience with high-voltage and medium-voltage systems (substations, transmission, and distribution).
Demonstrated ability to lead preconstruction teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong understanding of market conditions, labor productivity, and regional pricing variations.
Experience developing risk-based contingency and escalation strategies.
Familiarity with estimating software such as HCSS, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
Maintain an “open mind” as it relates to learning new skills and working with a diverse group of engineering, construction and subcontractor professionals.
Raising the bar, and elevating quality in everything you do mind set & work ethic.

Responsibilities

Lead development of Independent Cost Estimates (ICE), ROM estimates, and detailed bid estimates across all design phases.
Perform quantity take-offs and develop labor, material, and equipment cost estimates across all trades.
Manage subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, negotiation, and award processes.
Conduct constructability reviews and value engineering to optimize project cost and schedule.
Develop detailed General Conditions estimates aligned with project schedules.
Coordinate with engineering, development, procurement, and construction teams.
Manage RFI processes and support bid documentation in Procore.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Support proposal development including pricing structures and cost narratives.
Developing and managing strong relationships with subcontractors across our national footprint.