Chief Electrical Estimator, HV and Energy Storage

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary:

The Chief Electrical Estimator is responsible for preparing competitive and accurate cost estimates. The Chief Estimator will also oversee and mentor the estimating team.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead, and manage the estimating department for all estimates.

• Set standards for estimating templates and outputs for consistency.

• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate

• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work and enter into computer estimating system, review computer reports for accuracy and completeness.

• Request quotes from suppliers for materials and equipment.

• Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and solicit quotes. Review quotes for completeness with established plans and specifications.

• Itemize and quantify all incidentals necessary in preparing the bid packages including subcontract work, equipment rentals, tools and suppliers.

• Prior to the issuing of formal bid packages, provide principles a detailed review of scope, technical requirements, and pricing for the estimated bid package.

• After the successful bid at project turnover, meet with Project Management to fully explain the estimate, scope of work, quotes and offer aspects for the successful transition of the project.

• Responsible for the timely completion of all client-required documents.

• Draft scope letter inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications for estimate figures.

• Develop, mentor and train a team of estimators.

• Track bid results and maintain records of bids and estimates.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

• Detailed – Ability to demonstrate patience and determination to generate consistently exceptional and standardized work product without errors

• Strong analytical skills - Ability to analyze available options of price, quality, service, and delivery certainty

• Organization skills – Strong organization skills to create and manage multiple document scopes concurrently while maintaining accuracy

• Time management – Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to ensure most critical deadlines are met

• Teamwork – Ability to work closely with other departments and external partners while maintaining a professional and helpful demeanor

• Communication skills – Ability to build relationships by effectively communicating with         supervisors, co-workers, and external partners

• Computer knowledge – Proficient, if not advanced, in Word, Excel, Bluebeam, Outlook, Accubid and other estimating software platforms

• Ability to work with varying seniority levels, including staff, managers and external partners

• Sense of urgency – Ability to stress urgency for internal and external partners to meet deadlines

• Problem Solver – Ability to think of creative solutions to reduce cost and/or meet schedule

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• 10 years electrical estimating experience, with 3 years in a leadership or chief role.

• Experience with Accubid estimating software

• Ability to understand substation, transmission and switchyard, energy storage and electrical design and components, their purpose and use

• Licensed Master Electrician or equivalent (preferred but not required)

• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Familiar with Bluebeam and Live Count.

• Ability to keyboard 50-60 wpm accurately

• Word processing and/or data entry skills

• Proficient in English verbal communication skills, including professional telephone manner