EPC Estimator (Solar/BESS)

MYR Group-posted 3 months ago

$70,000 - $135,500/Yr

Full-time • Mid Level

Santa Fe Springs, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

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The EPC Estimator will assist the estimating team by managing, planning, coordinating, and controlling all assigned estimates to maximize time while delivering on promises to customers and co-workers. This position also directs and supervises the activities of each project for quality and accuracy, while ensuring all estimates and RFP’s are fulfilled.

Direct and supervise the activities of each project for quality and accuracy of work: including performing estimates, scheduling tasks, and achieving goals and standards
Manage, plan, coordinate, and control all assigned estimates to maximize time while delivering on promises to customers and co-workers
Analyze regional labor rates and per diems to be used in the estimate
Obtain and review quotations from vendor and subcontractors for materials and performance tasks not being self-performed
Ability to travel to project sites to observe construction sequence, means and methods, site conditions and observe and perform time studies
Assist in the interview procurement process and the proposal writing for an RFP
Assist with bids, documents and reports in an accurate, complete and professional manner
Survey job sites as needed for scope of work and to determine the most cost effective and efficient plan possible
Ensure all estimates and RFP’s are fulfilled to the customer’s or CSI’s conditions for satisfaction
Maintain technical knowledge and building codes by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications
Establish and maintain a positive and cooperative working relationship with clients, subcontractors and co-workers
Promote the Company image through exercising sound and ethical business practices as they relate to clients, subcontractors, suppliers and the public
Work with the Director of Preconstruction to determine the general expenses, labor rates, and other costs associated with each project
Analyze and interpret construction drawings, specifications and other bid documents
Perform accurate take-offs for a diverse range of EPC solar and BESS construction projects
Understand Scope of Work to bid as well as resolving discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Establish and maintain working relationships with vendors and subcontractors
Prepare pre-bid RFI’s and track and document responses
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Use computer software to calculate estimates (Accubid, Live Count, Bluebeam)
Able to work both independently and as a team member, accepting assignments from senior management and delegating to junior estimators
Attend meetings/interviews with clients, pre and post bid
Train junior estimators on proper procedures and company standards
Mentor junior estimators to assist in their development and professional growth
Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of estimating tasks performed by junior estimators as well as self
Ability to perform conceptual solar and BESS EPC estimates
Provide bid review details to the Director of Preconstruction, prior to sending to client

A Bachelor’s degree in a construction, engineering, or business related field from an accredited college or university preferred
2+ years’ experience in utility scale solar and BESS
An equivalent combination of electrical construction field experience and relevant work experience may be substituted
Familiarity with Accubid, Livecount, and Bluebeam preferred
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel and Word primarily)
Industry knowledge
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Detailed knowledge of estimating fundamentals
General understanding of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus and Unit contract pricing mechanisms
Ability to work in a team environment and accept periodic peer-to-peer bid reviews
Ability to assess time of completion and required resources needed to meet a deadline
Ability to read and understand drawings for all trades Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, and Plumbing drawings
Working knowledge of project accounting practices and financial systems
Ability to take ownership and accountability
Ability to prioritize multiple and simultaneous projects, issues and activities
Positive attitude and customer focus
Strong organization, planning and time management skills
Proactive attitude, showing initiative and the ability to work independently
Dependability and punctuality for all CSI activities
Ability to provide complete estimates with less than complete documents/information
Extensive knowledge of the NEC and other building codes as they relate to Utility Scale EPC
Understanding of electrical theory and calculations
Ability to detect errors and/or omissions from project documents

Salary $70,000-$135,500/ year
Amazing Company Culture - We have a culture of trust, teamwork, performance, and commitment that drives our success
Competitive Salaries - We pride ourselves on offering above-average industry salaries based on talent and experience
Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 9 paid Holidays
Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%. Immediate vesting and Annual profit-sharing potential
Company-paid life, and accidental death & dismemberment
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Various voluntary plans are available, including short- and long-term disability, supplemental vision, accident, hospital and critical illness, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents
Company medical and dental insurance for you and your family. CSI pays 100% for Employee and 75% of dependent coverage premium for the selected plan(s)

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