高级估算师
Senior Estimator
我们是谁
CoVolt Power 是一家领先的大型电力 EPC（工程、采购与施工）公司，专注于太阳能、电池储能系统（BESS）和高压基础设施的设计与交付。自 2005 年成立以来，公司以降低项目风险和提供跨电力与数字基础设施领域的创新整合解决方案而著称。
CoVolt Power 持续被评为顶级 EPC 公司，采用以使命为导向的安全与质量方法，为北美地区的开发商、公用事业公司、独立电力生产商（IPPs）和数据中心运营商提供数千兆瓦的可再生能源资产，助力构建更具韧性与可持续性的能源未来。
职位描述
我们正在寻找一位经验丰富的高级估算员，负责美国境内大型太阳能和电池储能系统（BESS）项目的前期估算工作。这是一个参与开发具有竞争力项目方案的关键机会，有助于加速清洁能源转型。
理想的候选人具备丰富的大型可再生能源项目经验，拥有高级成本估算能力，并能在快节奏的 EPC 环境中带领估算团队。您将与业务发展、采购、前期建设和运营团队合作，从项目初期到执行阶段制定成功的项目策略。
该职位为远程办公，偶尔需要前往现场进行投标前的实地考察和客户接待。要求具备大型太阳能或 BESS 估算经验。
职责
前期建设与投标开发
- 负责大型太阳能和电池储能系统的估算工作。
- 利用自建和分包商定价，制定准确且具有竞争力的项目估算。
- 审核 RFP、图纸、规范、进度计划和设计标准，确定项目范围和估算需求。
- 进行详细的工程量计算并验证估算假设。
- 制定并分发分包商投标文件，推动具有竞争力的定价策略。
- 分析历史项目数据和市场趋势，提高估算准确性。
- 在整个项目前期过程中管理并指导支持性估算员。
- 审核、标准化和评估分包商提案，并提供推荐分析。
- 准备定价提案和支持性文档。
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Who We Are
CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high-voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors.
Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC, CoVolt Power leverages a mission-driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction estimating efforts for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in developing competitive project solutions that help accelerate the clean energy transition.
The ideal candidate brings strong utility-scale renewable energy experience, advanced cost estimating expertise, and the ability to lead estimating teams in a fast-paced EPC environment. You will collaborate with business development, procurement, preconstruction, and operations teams to develop winning project strategies from initial pursuit through project execution.
This position is remote and will involve occasional travel for pre-bid site visits & client page turns. Utility-scale Solar or BESS estimating experience is required.
Responsibilities
Preconstruction & Bid Development
- Lead estimating efforts for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects.
- Develop accurate and competitive project estimates utilizing self-perform and subcontractor pricing.
- Review RFPs, drawings, specifications, schedules, and design criteria to determine project scope and estimate requirements.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and validate estimate assumptions.
- Develop and distribute subcontractor bid packages while driving competitive pricing strategies.
- Analyze historical project data and market trends to strengthen estimate accuracy.
- Manage and mentor supporting estimators throughout the pursuit process.
- Review, normalize, and evaluate subcontractor proposals and provide recommendation analyses.
- Prepare pricing proposals and supporting documentation for client submissions.
Contract Award & Project Transition
- Support contract negotiations and pricing updates throughout the award process.
- Partner with Procurement to finalize subcontractor scopes, budgets, and schedules.
- Develop project phase codes and reporting structures for project controls.
- Conduct budget tracking and estimate-to-actual variance analysis to improve future estimating accuracy.
- Lead estimate review meetings and facilitate a seamless turnover to Operations and Project Management teams.
Construction Support
- Partner with project teams to evaluate change orders and cost impacts.
- Provide estimating expertise and historical project knowledge during project execution.
- Support resolution of design, procurement, and subcontractor-related issues throughout construction.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Energy Systems, Energy Economics, Business, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of estimating experience supporting utility-scale energy, power, electrical, renewable energy, or heavy civil construction projects.
- Demonstrated experience estimating utility-scale solar and/or battery energy storage (BESS) projects.
- Experience developing detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, and bid proposals.
- Strong understanding of EPC project delivery and preconstruction processes.
- Electrical takeoff experience and knowledge of major electrical systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of estimating experience supporting utility-scale energy, power, electrical, renewable energy, or heavy civil construction projects.
- Experience with projects ranging from 100 MWdc to 1,000 MWdc
- Estimating experience in a self-perform construction environment
- Experience managing or mentoring junior estimators
- Experience soliciting, evaluating, and negotiating subcontractor proposals
- Familiarity with B2W, Procore, SharePoint, and Microsoft Project
- Understanding of renewable energy design, electrical engineering, or utility-scale construction methodologies.
Success in This Role
You are a collaborative leader who combines technical estimating expertise with sound business judgment. You thrive in complex, fast-moving environments, enjoy solving challenging problems, and are driven by delivering accurate estimates that position projects for successful execution.
Your ability to analyze risk, evaluate market conditions, build strong subcontractor relationships, and lead cross-functional teams will directly impact the success of our renewable energy projects.
Reports to: Manager, Estimating
Key Partnerships: Estimators, Pursuit Managers, Business Development, Preconstruction Project Engineers, Preconstruction Project Managers, Procurement, Operations, Customers, Consulting Engineers, Vendors, and Subcontractors.
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CoVolt Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.
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