Estimator I - BESS - Battery Storage

Primoris Services Corporation • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The BESS Estimator I will be responsible for supporting the BESS Lead Estimators with estimates of complex and large utility scale energy storage projects. An estimator is the single point of accountability for the completion of conceptual and final hard-bid estimates for self-perform construction work. An BESS Estimator I will support the development of an estimate under guidance from a BESS Lead Estimator and BESS Estimating Manager including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality. An estimator must be capable of presenting their estimate to the leadership team, demonstrating high competency of all components of the estimate and include back-up supporting documentation to defend the estimate and the information used to assemble it.

Requirements

• Minimum of 0-2 years’ experience estimating industrial electrical construction projects.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications with MS office application proficiency.
• Demonstrated skills in written communications; ability to compose basic as well as complex technical documents, formal letters, invoices.
• Demonstrated skills in oral communications; ability to make presentations to large, diverse groups.
• Proven success in developing and maintaining internal and external relationships while effectively navigating organizational barriers.
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of project accounting practices and financial systems.
• General understanding of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus and Unit contract pricing mechanisms.
• Working knowledge of the techniques needed to lead and influence others in a matrix organization.

Nice To Haves

• BS degree in a business or engineering disciplined program.
• Experience in Solar, Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, or Power Generation.

Responsibilities

• Partners with team to take meeting minutes and tracks action items.
• Performs basic low impact side projects for the BESS Estimating Manager and Director of Estimating such as cost analysis, time studies, etc.
• Works with BESS Lead Estimator to maintain document control.
• Reviews all estimating departmental reports while developing estimating acumen.
• Participates in capturing team meetings and client meetings.
• Estimates small portions of the overall estimate under close supervision.
• Travels to projects to understand Primoris’ high level of project completion; develop relationships with site personnel and perform time studies.
• Collaborates in reviewing project/client documents.
• Provides support as needed for various tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid sick leave as required by Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level