Signal Energy ยท 2 days ago
Estimator
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelSignal Energy is a company focused on building the energy of the future in the solar industry. They are seeking an Estimator to contribute to project budgets, review client documents, and support contract negotiations and procurement processes.
ConstructionEnergy
Responsibilities
Directly contribute to winning future work for the company by developing competitive yet accurate project budgets
Review client RFP documents to determine scope, schedule, and design criteria, perform/review detailed material takeoffs from design documents and drawings, and develop proposal documents for submission to Customers
Develop subcontractor bid packages, strategically solicit pricing and drive competitive and innovative solutions
Answer subcontractor RFIs, evaluate and statistically normalize received bids, make tactful selections and cost recommendations
Support contract negotiations for the Client and Subcontractor scopes and updates to the project pricing or schedule
Support Procurement to finalize subcontractor scopes, schedules and budgets to align with bid phase commitments - this will require leveraging partnership-driven discussions and negotiation with subcontractors
Complete budget tracking and cost variance analysis for all prepared project estimates to yield statistically informed decisions
Support Projects team with response to subcontractor change orders and other construction related issues
Support Projects team by providing historical context to design decisions and vendor / subcontractor selections
Qualification
Required
Experience in solar is required
Strong coordination skills to support a cross-functional team as well as time management, active listening, verbal and written communication, critical thinking, analytics and reasoning skills
Superior attention to and appreciation for detail, Self-motivated but driven by team success, ability to learn quickly and independently
Excellent mathematical skills, including application and use in problem solving
Sensitivity to problems; ability to identify when something is wrong; able to revise and adapt as necessary
Computer literacy, MS Office proficiency (strong Excel skills a must)
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Energy Economics, Energy Systems, Data Analytics or related areas
Prior estimating and/or cost analysis experience required
Familiarity with solar required
Preferred
MS Project skills preferred
Familiarity with electrical design components and/or engineering considered a plus
Estimating in a self-perform environment preferred
Some experience in Subcontract tendering and response evaluation a plus
Company
Signal Energy
Signal Energy is a leading full service design/build contractor providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for renewable energy & infrastructure projects.
Founded in 2005
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
2024 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (4)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Christy
Chief Executive Officer
Robert L. Tabb
Chief Financial Officer
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