Estimator, Project

AES Corporation•Louisville, CO

62d•$87,000 - $104,550

About The Position

AES Clean Energy is currently seeking a Project Estimator to manage budgets and economical evaluations required for Solar PV and Energy Storage during project development supporting bid process and construction supporting purchases needed for execution and change order negotiations. The candidate will coordinate cost assessments, collaborate in contract negotiations, supply chain and logistics, cost improvement and creation of database for preconstruction and bidding processes.

Requirements

2+ years professional experience in estimating role.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, CPM scheduling, and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
Familiarity with photovoltaic solar and energy storage components and technical standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint as well as Adobe Acrobat.
Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, including an ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges by all parties during stressful situations.
Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by clear and effective project plans and executive level reporting that ensure timely action and decision making in time-pressured scenarios.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with wind technology is a plus.
Spanish language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the procurement team, prioritize and formalize relationships with solar PV equipment vendors and service contractors. Establish preferred pricing and terms for AES.
Accountable for pricing and supplier management during proposals, preconstruction and construction execution.
Manage RFPs and scope of work packages for 3rd party EPC and O&M contractors. Participate in contractor selection and contract negotiation.
Identify and implement constant improvement initiatives in all the processes of the of purchases during execution.
Manage compliance of supply agreements, deliverables and milestone achievements.
Coordinate with firms, suppliers and equipment vendors to ensure adherence to contract terms and delivery of contractual deliverables.
Collaborate to draft and negotiate master services agreements, and execute project purchase orders inclusive of: conditions, scopes, pricing, schedule provisions in line with project deal structure.
Be independently responsible for the development, analysis and completion of the most significant estimates and or proposals in terms of complexity and company importance.
Lead/contribute to the development of conceptual estimates, pricing strategies
Have the ability to dissect and evaluate estimates that are provided by contractors.
Have knowledge of the existing market place.
Work with other functions and disciplines from across the company to understand and evaluate the labor, material and other direct and indirect costs associated with proposed contracts and the associated program
Develop company estimating and pricing programs and tools
Develop detailed Request for Estimates which are used to kick off proposals