Estimator - Storage

DH Blattner•Avon, MN

About The Position

The Estimator - Storage leads the estimating process and ensures proposals meet technical and request-for-proposal requirements. The role reviews plans, drawings, specifications, vendor proposals, subcontractor quotes, and related documentation to develop accurate estimates for time, cost, and labor, while aligning project scope, schedule, and bid pricing. The Estimator determines project scope and estimate contents, evaluates design options, develops project construction and scheduling plans, and prepares a level-one schedule with sequencing rationale. The role also issues RFPs to qualified vendors and subcontractors, evaluates proposals using commercial and technical comparison metrics, calculates quantities and costs, and researches historical project data to inform future estimates.

Requirements

A four-year degree in Construction, Engineering, or a related field, or a combination of related education and experience.
Two or more years of progressive related experience in renewable construction (wind, solar, or battery storage), or four or more years of practical crew-based estimating experience in other construction industries.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost-coding systems.
Strong knowledge of construction estimating techniques, cost control, and scheduling of purchases and work.
Proficiency in HCSS Heavy Bid and Microsoft Office.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Salesforce, Oracle, and Sisense.
Experience in renewable energy.

Responsibilities

Lead the estimating process and ensure proposals meet technical and RFP requirements.
Review plans, drawings, specifications, vendor proposals, subcontractor quotes, and related documentation to develop time, cost, and labor estimates.
Ensure project scope, schedule, and bid pricing are aligned and complete.
Review specifications and drawings to establish scope-of-work responsibilities, required estimate contents, and critical project tasks.
Recommend design solutions based on cost, engineering, quality, and material availability.
Develop plans for project construction and scheduling, and explain the methods used.
Prepare a level-one schedule and sequencing rationale to determine crew size, resources, and productivity.
Develop and issue RFPs to qualified vendors and subcontractors and ensure proposals are evaluated before bid review.
Evaluate quotes using comparison metrics to identify commercially and technically responsible bidders.
Ensure RFPs establish the basis of scope and pricing for suppliers and subcontractors.
Calculate quantity take-offs, material prices, labor costs, equipment costs, and specialty-item costs.
Track and research historical data, including purchase orders, subcontracts, and productivity analysis reports.
Compile summary reports and bridging documents to develop guidelines and precedent for future estimates.