Estimation Director

7 days ago


Irvine, California, United States Qcells Full time
Job Title: Associate Director of Estimation

Job Summary:

The Associate Director of Estimation is a key role within our organization, responsible for managing the estimation process for PV and PV+BESS projects. This position requires strong leadership and analytical skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate and timely estimates.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the estimation process for internal and external projects, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of estimates.
  • Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and project development teams to confirm project cost estimates.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for competitive and effective estimation processes.
  • Analyze plans, drawings, specifications, and vendor proposals to develop final cost books.
  • Conduct risk assessments and produce assumptions and exclusions for each project.
  • Review design options and recommend best solutions based on cost, engineering, quality, and availability of materials.
  • Develop and continuously improve the estimation process.
  • Calculate various statistical data, including historical pricing, quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs, indexes, subcontracts, and productivity analysis reports.
  • Track and research historical data to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
  • Initiate and set deadlines for departments to support timely review of pre-bid meetings, bid reviews, and pricing of equipment and materials.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or finance/business.
  • Minimum 7 years of professional estimating experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the PV utility industry.
  • Battery Energy Storage knowledge and experience required.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Projects, and estimating platforms.
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost coding systems.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work accurately and quickly under pressure for multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, if required.

Work Environment:

  • Regular professional, office business setting.
  • Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting).
  • Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite).

Qcells USA Corp is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


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