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SOLV Energy · 5 hours ago

Estimator, Civil (Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$104K/yr - $130K/yr

3+ years exp

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America. The Estimator – Civil will be responsible for supporting and assisting senior staff with estimating activities for utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage (BESS) construction projects, including the review of project documents and preparation of estimates.

ConstructionEnergyRenewable EnergySolar

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Review project plans, specifications and other Owner provided documents especially related to civil scopes, such as grading plans, erosion/sediment control plans, landscape plans and Geotechnical reports

Prepare accurate takeoffs

Determine costs for civil/sitework scope

Prepare conceptual estimates for design-build civil/sitework scope (including SWPPP BMPs) based on high level understanding of the project with limited engineering information provided

Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil/sitework scope based on construction documents, including coordinating subcontractor quotes

Meet bidding deadlines and/or due dates for tasks assigned by senior staff

Lead civil review with others on Estimating team

Participate in estimate reviews with Management

Communicate/coordinate with field teams to gather feedback to inform new estimates

Maintain good relationships with colleagues, suppliers and subcontractors

Assist with determining schedule activities and durations related to civil scopes for input into project schedules

Assist with training others on estimating team

Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Position has flexibility to be based in any of the SOLV Energy offices; hybrid or remote arrangements also considered

Periodic travel to project sites across the country, as well as travel to San Diego if based in another location

Qualification

Estimating experienceConstruction Management degreeExcelCivil scopesWorking knowledge of BESSAutodesk Civil 3DProject management experienceManage deadlinesOrganizational skillsCritical thinkingInterpersonal skillsWork in teams

Required

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

Minimum 3 years Estimating experience desired, preferably in heavy civil and/or utility scale solar construction

Understanding of civil scopes for solar sites such as clearing and grubbing, earthwork, sediment and erosion control, road construction, trenching and site stabilization measures

Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings

Organizational skills

Critical thinking and ability to quickly learn new concepts

Ability to work individually as well as in a team setting

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work in stressful situations

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Working knowledge of construction costs and principles

Proficiency in Excel required

Preferred

Experience estimating and/or managing utility scale projects in the Midwest, southeast, mid-Atlantic, and northeast desired

Project management and/or field experience desired

Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environment desired

Proficiency with software such as Microsoft Teams, Bluebeam, Autodesk Civil 3D or AGTEK, Building Connected, On-Screen Takeoff (OST) and P6 desired

Working knowledge of Photovoltaic systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) desired

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

Are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Company

SOLV Energy

SOLV Energy offers engineering procurement construction, operations, maintenance, technology and services.

Founded in 2008

San Diego, California, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.solvenergy.com/

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