BESS Estimator (Remote)

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

The BESS Estimator will be responsible for preparing estimates for battery energy storage systems (BESS).

This role is fully remote. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Review project plans, requirements and specifications.

• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.

• Coordinate subcontract solicitations and job walks.

• Determine labor and construction equipment costs.

• Prepare conceptual through firm level estimates.

• Meet and maintain bidding and work schedules.

• Compare competitive trade bids for all scopes needed.

• Review preliminary quotes and pre-bid estimates with team/Senior Estimator.

• Secure all bid documents (bid forms and quote letters).

• Lead Cost review meetings to communicate outgoing proposal costs to the internal team.

• Maintain good relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.

• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 3 years of estimating, project management, or related experience.

• Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings.

• Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Teams, Excel.

• Ability to understand energy storage components, their purpose and use.

• Estimating experience (quantity takeoffs, purchasing accounting), engineering design knowledge and project management experience are desirable.

• Teamwork – ability to work closely with other departments and external partners while maintaining a professional and helpful demeanor.

• Sense of urgency – ability to think of creative solutions to reduce cost and/or meet schedule.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$104,215 - $130,270

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

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Job Number: J13327

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.