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EMC Renewables · 8 hours ago

Estimating Manager

DFW Metroplex

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

EMC Renewables is a rapidly growing company dedicated to building a cleaner, more sustainable future. The Estimating Manager will lead project estimating for PV and BESS EPC projects, focusing on developing comprehensive proposals and optimizing designs to ensure financial success.

Utilities

Hiring Manager

Kendra Williams, SHRM-CP

Responsibilities

Serve as the company’s go-to expert for estimating and cost strategy

Establish and refine estimating tools, templates, and cost databases

Support the attraction and hiring of new talent, mentor estimators and help shape a growing preconstruction team

Present technical and commercial proposals for upper management approvals

Prepare complete EPC estimates for utility-scale PV and BESS projects

Perform detailed quantity take-offs and cost modeling across all disciplines

Analyze subcontractor and supplier quotes to ensure competitive pricing

Identify risks, assumptions, and opportunities in project scopes and designs

Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Business Development to align design and cost assumptions

Support proposal development with cost summaries, bid clarifications, and supporting documentation

Participate in bid reviews, client meetings, and project handoffs

Build and maintain cost databases and historical performance data

Track market trends for labor, materials, and equipment

Implement software tools and best practices to improve estimating efficiency

Qualification

Estimating experienceEPC project managementEstimating softwareConstruction methods knowledgeTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience

7+ years of estimating experience for an EPC organization, preferably in a renewable energy environment, including experience leading and supervising a team

Direct experience estimating utility-scale PV BESS projects in the U.S. market

Strong understanding of construction means and methods, drawings, and specifications

General understanding of EPC contracting and subcontracting requirements

Proficiency in estimating software (PVsyst, PVcase or Excel-based models)

Strong written and verbal communication skills