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Company

Pivot Energy · 1 day ago

Director, Estimating

Denver, Colorado

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$105K/yr - $175K/yr

6+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day management of the Estimating team

Identify and analyze, in collaboration with other Pivot teams, total lifecycle costs for Pivot projects

Utilize knowledge of equipment, material, and labor costs to inform Pivot’s design and construction standards

Establish market-level cost models for all Pivot projects nationwide to inform construction cost targets and project budgets. This includes market analytics, commodity and labor cost tracking, and risk analysis to establish baseline construction costs.

Coordinate with Pivot Procurement and Engineering teams to identify value engineering opportunities within design standards and equipment procurements

Establish scalable estimating tools and processes

Coordinate with other Pivot teams to maintain estimating tools and databases – including equipment, material, and labor costs

Review design drawings and specifications and have a clear understanding of Pivot's scope of work and schedule expectations.

Work closely with Development, Engineering, Procurement, Preconstruction, Finance, and Project Management team members to understand how site conditions, safety, client goals, and other essential deal elements impact project budgets

Perform quantity take-offs of DC/AC plant BOS, major equipment, and civil and site work construction.

Determine total labor hours and labor rates, equipment rental needs, general conditions, general expenses, etc.

Produce market-level cost estimates that highlight key assumptions, exclusions, and other deal elements that can be shared directly with our subcontractor partners for estimate alignment.

Utilize market-level budgets to assist in “open book” subcontractor engagements.

Support the review and analysis of EPC subcontractor bids.

Assist Pivot sales and development teams to generate go-to-market strategies and sales proposals.

Qualification

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EstimatingConstruction managementSolar PV systemsEstimating softwareProject management toolsMarket analyticsLabor cost trackingRisk analysisEstimating certificationTechnical documentationAction-oriented mentalityScienceTeamwork skills

Required

6+ years of experience in estimating, design, and/or construction management of community-scale solar and energy storage systems

Ability to understand technical documentation related to renewable energy projects such as engineering drawings and specifications of solar PV systems, interconnection agreements, facilities studies, permitting documents, local codes and regulations, and civil and electrical construction specifications

Experience evaluating subcontractor bid packages

Self-motivated and able to work both individually and/or in a collaborative team environment with minimal guidance

Exceptional communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills

High degree of proficiency with estimating software

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage complex evaluation processes for a significant number of projects while anticipating project requirements across different development scopes and markets.

Must have a constant sense of urgency and an 'action-oriented' mentality with comfort operating in undefined spaces, and a desire to create systems to standardize undefined processes.

Preferred

2+ years of people management experience, demonstrating a high level of emotional intelligence

Experience or familiarity with various estimating and project management tools and software, i.e., Procore, Bluebeam, PV Bid, Accubid, etc.

Basic knowledge of solar and energy storage project finance

Bachelor of Science degree in a construction or engineering field of study

Estimating certification from a nationally recognized professional organization

Benefits

Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company

Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations

Company paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage

Generous parental leave

401(k) matching (after vesting period)

Work from home stipend for new employees

Public transit reimbursement

PTO for volunteering in the community

Charitable donation matching up to $500/year

Professional development and educational reimbursements

Company

Pivot Energy

Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects.

Founded in 2009

Denver, Colorado, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.pivotenergy.net

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