Senior Estimator

4 weeks ago


Westminster, Colorado, United States OpTerra Energy Group Full time
Job Summary

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for estimating Balance of Plant costs (BOP) for wind, solar, and BESS projects. This role requires a strong understanding of construction costs and their impact on project feasibility.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare budgetary and indicative BOP construction estimates for large pipelines of wind, solar, and BESS projects.
  • Develop unit pricing based on production rates and subcontractor input.
  • Review and incorporate historical data from estimates, cost data, indexes, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.
  • Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures.
  • Interface with owner, contractor, design team, and project managers to provide cost data regarding project feasibility.
  • Review major equipment specifications to determine cost impacts associated with new technology.
  • Review third-party pricing proposals for accuracy and gaps.
Requirements
  • Four-year degree or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related construction estimating experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of estimating experience estimating BOP costs for utility-scale wind, solar, and BESS projects.
  • Estimating experience with Heavy Bid and other heavy construction-related estimating software, electronic cost data, e.g., RSMeans GIS, AutoCAD, or equivalent experience a plus.
  • A proven track record of estimating construction project costs.
  • Ability to establish and maintain a network or building material suppliers and vendors.
  • Ability to review maps, conceptual diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, equipment specifications, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
  • Superior Microsoft Software Applications skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).
What We Offer

At OpTerra Energy Group, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off, including wellness days, holidays, and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at OpTerra Energy Group are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.


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