Avantus · 10 hours ago
Cost Estimator
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$58K/yr - $58K/yr
2+ years expAvantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. The Cost Estimator leads the development of conceptual estimates and pricing strategies for Battery Energy Storage Systems and photovoltaic projects, ensuring cost accuracy and identifying optimization opportunities.
CreditFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Collect, manage and apply historical costs from existing projects to future projects
Support the project execution team by providing design spec review support and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract/change order cost review
Prepare and manage engineering, procurement, and construction EPC pricing throughout pre-construction and construction phases
Analyze and review estimates provided by EPCs to ensure cost accuracy and identify opportunities for cost optimization
Qualification
Required
U.S. Bachelor's degree in Construction or Building Science, or Energy Systems Management
2 years' experience in overseeing the cost estimating of renewable energy sector projects, specifically large-scale PV and BESS projects, including: running Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) models for commercial offtake; creating PV and BESS cost models; reviewing electrical and structural field engineering work for cost validation, and proposing technical solutions for quality/efficiencies; and leading estimating efforts to prepare pricing inputs for Power Purchase Agreement Request for Proposal bids
Benefits
401(k) matching
Comprehensive medical and dental plan options
Flexible PTO
Company
Avantus
Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tom Buttgenbach, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO
Stephanie Perry
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-05-28
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