Solar Estimator-Project Engineer

Moss • Fort Lauderdale, FL

47d

About The Position

Provides pre-construction support to the Solar Division in the execution of large capital projects. (Utility Scale and Distributed Generation Projects)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, electrical engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 2 years experience estimating in the construction industry
• Strong computer skills are a necessity, such as MS Office / Excel / PowerPoint / Word, including familiarity with construction project management applications and estimating software (Accubid and Bluebeam)
• Strong Estimating and Project Scheduling background
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and are required to interface directly with owners' representatives, the A/E team, building departments and other team members
• Two + years experience working for an Electrical Contractor in an estimating capacity or working for a GC with primary electrical estimating responsibilities
• Ability to read, interpret and understand plans proficiently is a requirement
• Ability to read specifications and understand the subject matter
• Ability to perform accurate quantity survey take-offs

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the solar industry is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and prepare various types of estimates for solar projects ranging from $10 million to $200 million in size from conception through the start of construction
• Provide estimates for the design build, conceptual/schematic and various stages of progress construction drawings thru final contract pricing for the solar industry
• Prepare and track estimates as the design drawings progress, including, value-engineering analysis
• Assist design team and owners to make intelligent/informed decisions to keep the design program and project budget on track
• Review final construction drawings and specifications to determine final scope of work and lead pre-bid/post bid trade contractor meetings
• Establish and maintain good business relationships with trade contractors and vendors to assure the support and interest on pre-construction solar projects
• Provide support to the team, including training of Junior Staff
• Communicate and interact with the project owner, design consultants and Moss staff with the most professional demeanor
• Other duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees