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Cupertino Electric, Inc. · 1 week ago

Senior Estimator II - PV & BESS

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$123K/yr - $161K/yr

7+ years exp

Cupertino Electric, Inc. is a well-established company known for delivering complex projects. The Senior Estimator will be responsible for developing and completing estimates for utility scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems, collaborating with various teams throughout the estimating process.

ElectronicsIndustrial EngineeringReal EstateTelecommunications

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Jonathan Jiménez (he/him)

Responsibilities

Perform all levels and types of estimating, planning, scheduling and cost engineering project activities

Accurately perform material quantity take-off of all renewable energy projects

Management of material vendor relationships, including packaging and presentation of RFQs and evaluation of vendor pricing

Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and material vendors

Manage subcontractor database

Prepare RFQs and evaluate vendor pricing. Compare and reconcile scopes of work

Qualification

Utility scale solar PVBattery Energy Storage SystemsEstimating experienceAccubid softwareProcureConstructElectrical circuitry knowledgeAnalytical skillsMS Office experienceBluebeam softwareVendor relationship managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsNegotiation skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Advanced knowledge of utility scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proven analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills

Experience with Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) estimates

Experience with MS Office

Experience with Accubid, or similar estimating software. Should be able to maintain material and labor takeoffs, input internal facing notes/comments, create custom databases for renewable energy components, etc

Highly skilled at solar PV & BESS takeoff, quote evaluation, product selection

Experience with Bluebeam or similar on-screen take-off software

Existing relationships with Tier 1 vendors

Advanced knowledge of electrical circuitry and calculations

Ability to meet deadlines and partner with team members while working remotely

Knowledge of power delivery, including substations and transmission lines

Knowledge of engineering scopes, including electrical, structural, civil, civil experts (hydrology, Geotech, etc.) and permitting

Knowledge of Civil construction related to utility scale solar PV – grading, hydrology, trenching, etc

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying

Education: High School Diploma or GED required

Experience: Seven (7) years of estimating experience in solar PV and managing subcontracts preferred

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship