Senior Cost Estimator

5 days ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States Strata Solar LLC Full time

About Strata Solar LLC

We're a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States.

As a Senior Cost Estimator at Strata Solar LLC, you'll be responsible for creating detailed cost estimates for Battery Energy Storage Projects and tracking data from internal performance records and industry sources.

Job Description:

  • Create project estimates for BESS projects, including solar projects when required.
  • Complete quantity takeoffs, material proposal comparisons, and estimate summary sheets.
  • Solicit bid estimates from trade contractors and gather necessary documents for future projects.
  • Interface with Engineering to support new technology and innovation initiatives with cost considerations.
  • Work with Project Controls to track actual cost data versus estimates and refine estimate databases based on actuals.
  • Prepare contractor and vendor proposal comparisons and estimate summary sheets for various construction scopes.
  • Help prepare Request for Proposal documents and schedules, using schedule information to estimate General Conditions and other schedule-driven items.
  • Determine project prices and evaluate value engineering opportunities.
  • Support estimators in data input and maintenance in estimating software programs.
  • Perform archive filing and historical cost data gathering.
  • Assist business analysts in generating pricing trend data for future projections.
  • Participate in project team meetings, plan reviews, and site investigations as needed.
  • Support bid managers in gathering local government and private entity information affecting projects.
  • Provide guidance to new estimators and engineers.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, or project management, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 5 years of related experience, preferably in estimating BESS projects and construction.
  • Experience with civil and site preparation costs, including foundations, trenching, storm water management, and general site productivity.
  • Familiarity with EPC operations and procedures, as well as interconnect, substation, and gen-tie estimating.
  • Knowledge of industry-related EPC estimating practices and methods.
  • Skilled in calculating productivity-affected labor rates and their impact on costs.
  • In-depth knowledge of project schedules and ability to predict/extrapolate costs based on scheduled activities.
  • Excellent time management, organization skills, and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

  • Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some tasks assigned at outdoor solar plant sites.
  • Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for the entire duration of a workday.

Estimated Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on location and experience.



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