Senior Estimator - Solar & Bess

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for the overall planning and management of estimating activities for utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage (BESS) construction projects, including preparation, interpretation, and presentation of estimates.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:
* Review project plans, specifications and other Owner provided documents
* Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs
* Determine labor costs
* Prepare conceptual estimates
* Prepare detailed estimates
* Meet and maintain bidding and work schedules
* Review pre-bid estimates with Management
* Assist jobsite staff with estimates after bid award
* Maintain good relationship with peers, suppliers and subcontractors
* Supervise and train estimating staff (when applicable)
* Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
* Construction Management or Engineering degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Minimum 7 years' Estimating experience
* Minimum 3 years' experience as a Senior Estimator preferred
* Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings
* Organization skills
* Critical thinking
* Ability to work individually as well as in a team
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to work in stressful situations
* Ability to manage multiple deadlines
* Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations
* Working knowledge of construction costs and principles
* Project management experience desired
* Strong background in the use and manipulation of Excel spreadsheets
* Working knowledge of Photovoltaic systems desired
* Working knowledge of Battery Energy Storage systems desired

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.