Solar Project Estimator

2 weeks ago

Hawthorne, California, United States Pfister Energy Full time

About Pfister Energy, Inc.

Pfister Energy, Inc. is a leader in the renewable energy sector, delivering cutting-edge power solutions and energy efficiency initiatives for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. As a national developer and EPC provider, we specialize in comprehensive renewable energy systems, energy efficiency, and on-site distributed power generation, boasting over 600 megawatts (MW) of solar electric power (PV) installed across the United States.

Core Principles

Our Core Principles guide our work ethic and foster enduring relationships with our team, clients, vendors, subcontractors, and partners. We prioritize individuals and partners who align with our values:

  • Integrity and Accountability
  • Proactive Communication and Responsiveness
  • Pursuit of Excellence
  • Innovation and Collaboration
  • Continuous Improvement and Wisdom Seeking

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Solar Estimator with a minimum of 5 years of EPC estimating experience. This role will report directly to the Director of Preconstruction. The ideal candidate will be results-driven, self-motivated, and possess exceptional attention to detail, ready to tackle the challenges of advancing the future of energy in the dynamic solar industry.

Key Responsibilities

Development Estimating

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ascertain interconnection requirements for specific utilities and evaluate interconnection costs for both behind-the-meter (BTM) and front-of-the-meter (FTM) projects.
  • Work alongside Development and Engineering teams to formulate preliminary design budgets for development initiatives.

EPC Estimating

  • Prepare competitive, precise, and timely cost estimates and schedules for distributed generation (DG) scale (0.5MW-50MW) commercial and industrial rooftop, carport, and ground-mount renewable energy projects (Solar and EV Charging) during the preconstruction phase.
  • Conduct thorough reviews of specifications, scope of work, drawings, and other RFP documents to fully understand project requirements and associated risks.
  • Interpret solar construction drawings and perform accurate project takeoffs efficiently.
  • Manage relationships with subcontractors and vendors throughout the RFP process, including non-disclosure agreements.
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering to provide value-engineering recommendations based on current industry costs.
  • Coordinate with the Accounting team to ensure accurate estimates of internal project costs.
  • Conduct detailed subcontractor and vendor descopes to achieve well-normalized bids.
  • Make informed subcontractor recommendations to mitigate and price project risks effectively.
  • Ensure timely delivery of comprehensive RFP responses, including proposals, pricing breakdowns, and preliminary schedules.
  • Maintain records and databases for costs, subcontractors, vendors, and other relevant data.

Pre-Construction Responsibilities

  • Develop contract and construction schedules in collaboration with Project Management, Construction, and Engineering teams.
  • Assist in the negotiation of EPC contracts.
  • Oversee the pre-qualification process for subcontractors and vendors.
  • Support the selection, negotiation, and execution of contracts with subcontractors.
  • Coordinate with racking vendors to ensure timely completion of pull testing.
  • Establish and manage the submittals process for all subcontractor scopes using Procore.
  • Co-lead preconstruction page turn meetings.

Process Improvement Initiatives

  • Facilitate 'Lessons Learned' meetings post-project to identify setbacks and develop rectification strategies.
  • Continuously analyze 'actual' cost data from ongoing and completed projects to enhance future cost estimates.
  • Gather feedback from the construction team regarding subcontractor performance and track this information for future selection processes.
  • Identify process bottlenecks and devise innovative solutions to enhance efficiency.
  • Organize learning sessions with subject matter experts to promote continuous learning.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Proficiency in MS Office, particularly strong Excel skills; familiarity with MS OneNote is preferred.
  • Experience with Procore and Smartsheet is advantageous.
  • Exceptional ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
  • Strong organizational, project management, and data entry skills.
  • Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Excellent note-taking skills and strong retention capabilities.
  • Strong coordination skills to support cross-functional teams, along with time management, active listening, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a quick, independent learning ability.
  • Outstanding mathematical skills, particularly in problem-solving contexts.
  • A passion for continuous process improvement and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
  • A results-driven mindset, characterized by curiosity and a commitment to professional growth.
  • Valid driver's license.

Required Experience

  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in a Solar EPC environment is essential.
  • Experience in subcontractor tendering and response evaluation is mandatory.
  • A completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in Construction Management, Energy Economics, Energy Systems/Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Data Analytics, or related fields is preferred.
  • Familiarity with electrical design components and/or engineering is a significant advantage.
  • Experience with self-perform estimating is a strong plus.

This position is exclusively open to candidates currently residing in the United States.

Pfister Energy is dedicated to fostering a diverse environment and is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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