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RES · 3 months ago

Substation Estimator

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$86K/yr - $108K/yr

2+ years exp

RES is committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected. The Estimator - Substation is responsible for preparing accurate and cost-competitive estimates for renewable energy and utility-owned substations, collaborating with various departments to ensure comprehensive project cost assessments.

Biomass EnergyEnergyMiningRenewable EnergySolar

Responsibilities

Handles multiple moderately complex project estimate assignments concurrently

Performs work under general supervision

Collaborates with personnel from other RES departments to solicit respective cost input into project estimates

Performs quantity take-offs from Request for Proposal (RFP) documents and builds complete estimates with a Senior or Lead Estimator oversight

Understands and builds productivity metrics for related activities within the estimate

Requests, receives, and assesses the cost-effectiveness of vendor quotes for materials, equipment, and services

Collaborates with other discipline estimators for costs related to respective project scopes

Refers design and engineering questions to Opportunity Lead Estimator

Participates in estimate reviews

Provides input to Opportunity Lead Estimator for Schedule of Values (SOV,) Assumptions clarifications Exclusions (ACE,) and technical bid document preparation

Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected

Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures

Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude

Provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring to associate estimators

Assists in compiling historical cost data for projects

Qualification

Substation construction estimatingEPCBOP estimatingQuantity take-offsEstimating softwareMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical thinkingDetail orientationDriveCommunication skillsTeamworkCustomer focus

Required

High School diploma or GED, required

Associate's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related area of study with at least 2 years of industry experience, required

Handles multiple moderately complex project estimate assignments concurrently

Performs work under general supervision

Collaborates with personnel from other RES departments to solicit respective cost input into project estimates

Performs quantity take-offs from Request for Proposal (RFP) documents and builds complete estimates with a Senior or Lead Estimator oversight

Understands and builds productivity metrics for related activities within the estimate

Requests, receives, and assesses the cost-effectiveness of vendor quotes for materials, equipment, and services

Collaborates with other discipline estimators for costs related to respective project scopes

Refers design and engineering questions to Opportunity Lead Estimator

Participates in estimate reviews

Provides input to Opportunity Lead Estimator for Schedule of Values (SOV,) Assumptions clarifications Exclusions (ACE,) and technical bid document preparation

Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected

Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures

Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude

Provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring to associate estimators

Assists in compiling historical cost data for projects

Ability to travel 5 to 15% domestically

Ability to recognize and recommend alternative designs/scope definitions that support consistency, standardization, and cost competitiveness

Knowledge of tasks and processes associated with constructing utility-grade renewable energy projects

Ability to complete quantity take-offs from construction plans

Experience with Blue Beam/Adobe for purposes of quantity take-off is required

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, OneNote, Teams), and SharePoint

Ability to evaluate site conditions from plans, geotechnical reports, and site visits to create cost estimates utilizing the best labor, equipment, and material resources for the most competitive and accurate proposal estimates

Experience with effective client and subcontractor interface

Advanced communication skills with the ability to clearly describe the advantages and disadvantages of various design options

Strong detail orientation and analytical thinking skills

Desire to learn and apply knowledge quickly

Ability to work independently and complete tasks on time with general supervision

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Familiarity with standard construction industry concepts, practices, and procedures

Ability to drive innovation of new processes while supporting corporate standards for quality

Comfortable operating in a highly collaborative team environment working with third-party customers, developers, design engineers, construction estimators, pre-construction managers, construction managers, and executive managers regularly

Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple assignments, and prioritize as required

Functional competencies include attention to detail, communication, customer focus, drive, and teamwork

Preferred

2 or more years of substation construction estimating experience, preferred

1 or more years of field-based construction experience, preferred

Experience with Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) and Balance of Plant (BOP) estimate structure for creating large utility and utility proposals

Experience with EPC and BOP estimate structure for developing recommendations for large utility and utility-grade renewable energy power plant construction projects

Experience working with BESS DC and AC coupled systems and constructing the transmission line is highly desirable

Experience with estimating software; experience with HCSS HeavyBid is beneficial

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision

Health Savings Account with employer contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts

4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life

Short and Long Term Disability

Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness

401 (k) plan with 6% company match

4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement

Volunteer and Charity Matching

Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts and Wellness programs

Wellness Reimbursement

Company

RES

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RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, working across 24 countries and active in wind, solar, energy storage, green hydrogen, transmission, and distribution.

Founded in 1982

Kings Langley, Hertford, GBR

1001-5000 employees