EPC Estimator (Solar/BESS) - MYR Group

The EPC Estimator will assist the estimating team by managing, planning, coordinating, and controlling all assigned estimates to maximize time while delivering on promises to customers and co-workers. This position also directs and supervises the activities of each project for quality and accuracy, while ensuring all estimates and RFP’s are fulfilled.

Company Overview

Founded in 1990, CSI has emerged as a leader in highly technical and innovative electrical design and construction. We are a full-service firm with the resources and expertise to handle any commercial, industrial, or one-of-a-kind challenge. We are a trusted contractor to diverse industries, such as aerospace, biotech/pharmaceutical, education, healthcare, entertainment, hospitality, manufacturing, and retail, to name a few. Our services also include energy solutions and have earned a reputation as a premier provider of energy development, installation, and maintenance. In July 2019, CSI proudly joined the MYR Group family expanding our commercial and industrial reach. We’re proud to celebrate 31 years of commitment to do all things with excellence for our customers, ourselves, and our craft. We Build Better.

Essential Functions

• Direct and supervise the activities of each project for quality and accuracy of work: including performing estimates, scheduling tasks, and achieving goals and standards
• Manage, plan, coordinate, and control all assigned estimates to maximize time while delivering on promises to customers and co-workers
• Analyze regional labor rates and per diems to be used in the estimate
• Obtain and review quotations from vendor and subcontractors for materials and performance tasks not being self-performed
• Ability to travel to project sites to observe, construction sequence, means and methods, site conditions and observe and perform time studies
• Assist in the interview procurement process and the proposal writing for an RFP
• Assist with bids, documents and reports in an accurate, complete and professional manner
• Survey job sites as needed for scope of work and to determine the most cost effective and efficient plan possible
• Ensure all estimates and RFP’s are fulfilled to the customer’s or CSI’s conditions for satisfaction.
• Maintain technical knowledge and building codes by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications.
• Establish and maintain a positive and cooperative working relationship with clients, subcontractors and co-workers
• Promote the Company image through exercising sound and ethical business practices as they relate to clients, subcontractors, suppliers and the public
• Work with the Director of Preconstruction to determine the general expenses, labor rates, and other costs associated with each project
• Analyze and interpret construction drawings, specifications and other bid documents
• Perform accurate take-offs for a diverse range of EPC solar and BESS construction projects
• Understand Scope of Work to bid as well as resolving discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Establish and maintain working relationships with vendors and subcontractors
• Prepare pre-bid RFI’s and track and document responses
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Use computer software to calculate estimates (Accubid, Live Count, Bluebeam)
• Able to work both independently and as a team member, accepting assignments from senior management and delegating to junior estimators
• Attend meetings/interviews with clients, pre and post bid
• Train junior estimators on proper procedures and company standards
• Mentor junior estimators to assist in their development and professional growth
• Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of estimating tasks performed by junior estimators as well as self
• Ability to perform conceptual solar and BESS EPC estimates
• Provide bid review details to the Director of Preconstruction, prior to sending to client

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a construction, engineering, or business related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in utility scale solar and BESS
  • An equivalent combination of electrical construction field experience and relevant work experience may be substituted.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Familiarity with Accubid, Livecount, and Bluebeam preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel and Word primarily)
• Industry knowledge
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Detailed knowledge of estimating fundamentals
• General understanding of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus and Unit contract pricing mechanisms
• Ability to work in a team environment and accept periodic peer-to-peer bid reviews
• Ability to assess time of completion and required resources needed to meet a deadline
• Ability to read and understand drawings for all trades Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, and Plumbing drawings
• Working knowledge of project accounting practices and financial systems
• Ability to take ownership and accountability
• Ability to prioritize multiple and simultaneous projects, issues and activities
• Positive attitude and customer focus
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills
• Proactive attitude, showing initiative and the ability to work independently
• Dependability and punctuality for all CSI activities
• Ability to provide complete estimates with less than complete documents/information
• Extensive knowledge of the NEC and other building codes as they relate to Utility Scale EPC
• Understanding of electrical theory and calculations
• Ability to detect errors and/or omissions from project documents

Physical Demands

• Frequently works outdoors on uneven surfaces
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
• May be required to stoop, bend, and crouch

Work Environment

• May work in varying weather conditions: hot, cold, and wet conditions
• Frequently works in areas with large industrial equipment subject to high noise levels
• May occasionally work in areas with hazardous chemicals
• Willingness to travel up to 10%of the time

Benefits

• Amazing Company Culture - We have a culture of trust, teamwork, performance, and commitment that drives our success.
• Competitive Salaries - We pride ourselves in offering above industry average salaries based on talent and experience.
• 401K Matching & Profit Sharing - We believe good work should be rewarded and provide 401k matching and profit sharing.
• Awesome Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - We provide a wide variety of insurance options to meet you and your family’s needs.

Our Values

• We strive to do the right thing always. We are committed to being honest and trustworthy and we always deliver on our promises.
• We have a deep respect for our customers, each other, and our families. We treat every project as our own and are driven to provide the best customer experience and final product.
• We believe that building better includes making intentional investments in our people and communities. Because of this, CSI gives back a percentage of our profits to local and national charities that are near and dear to our hearts.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.