Renewable Energy Systems

BESS Estimator

Houston, TX, US

In-person, HybridFull time roleEarly Career, Mid Level

About 1 month ago

About the Job

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary:

The Estimator - BESS prepares cost estimates for renewable energy and utility-owned battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role is responsible for creating accurate, cost-competitive, and timely preparation of forecasts for the Company’s Development and T&D construction businesses, to be budgeted or bid, incorporating knowledge of construction means and methods, costs, and industry principles.

This role will be hybrid requiring 3 days in office and 2 days working from home.

Requirements:

Reviews and understands the content of all Request for Proposals (RFP) documents to determine the scope of work and required pricing elements for inclusion within the estimate.
Contributes to a team of project estimators for respective statements of work (SOWs) to prepare accurate, competitive, and timely estimates for Bid-Build and EPC (Engineer-Procure-Construct) construction Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Collaborates with Opportunity Lead Estimator for additional project information, engineering support services, and deliverables as the estimate basis.
Receives, prioritizes, and distributes quote requests to vendors and subcontractors; analyzes responses for accuracy, completeness, and efficacy per request and project schedule milestones.
Uses standardized tools and processes to prepare accurate, competitive, and timely project cost and schedule estimates.
Completes quantity take-offs to calculate estimate quantities and units of work for Balance of Plant (BOP) and EPC self-perform utility-size BESS construction scopes of work.
Quantifies resources and production rates for utility-size BESS system construction.
Determines impacts to estimates based on local labor requirements, current commodity pricing, and client’s project specifications.
Identifies project risks.
Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
Creates estimate-related bid proposal documents to meet RFP submittal requirements, such as Schedule of Values (SOV,) client-provided technical forms, and ACE documents (Assumptions, Clarifications, Exclusions.)
Collaborates with Opportunity Lead Estimator and Preconstruction Manager for alignment of estimated resources and duration represented in project estimate to achieve client-defined milestones identified within the project schedule.
Presents project scope, identified risks, and cost estimate through an estimate review process.
Gathers details and maintains current market data to accurately estimate construction, material, and soft costs associated with project construction.
Provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring to Associate Estimators and new-hired Estimating Team Members.

Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related area of study; OR High School with at least 2 years equivalent industry experience required.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related area of study preferred.
2 or more years of experience estimating utility-size BESS systems, industrial electrical systems, or a combination thereof required.
I preferred 1 or more years of field-based construction experience in the installation of utility-size BESS systems preferred.
Ability to travel domestically 5 to 15% required.
Experience with EPC and BOP estimate structure to create proposals for large-scale and utility-grade renewable energy power plant construction projects.
Ability to recognize and recommend alternative designs/scope definitions that support consistency, standardization, and cost competitiveness.
Demonstrates thorough understanding of tasks and processes associated with constructing utility-grade renewable energy projects. Experience working with BESS DC and AC coupled systems and building the transmission line is highly desirable.
Familiarity with design-build construction methods, utilizing creative thought processes and experience to produce production-based cost estimates with detailed costs for resource budget estimates.
Ability to complete quantity take-offs from construction plans.
Ability to compile indicative budgets in the absence of engineered documents.
Experience with estimating software; experience with HCSS HeavyBid is beneficial.
Experience with Blue Beam/Adobe for purposes of quantity take-off.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, OneNote, Teams), and SharePoint.
Ability to evaluate site conditions from plans, geotechnical reports, and site visits to create cost estimates utilizing the best labor, equipment, and material resources for the most competitive and accurate proposal estimates. Ability to apply varying levels of detail for both indicative and complex bid proposals.
Strong communication skills in subcontractor interface and negotiation.
Ability to travel to sites to review site conditions during the proposal phase and evaluate resources and production during the construction phase.
Advanced communication skills with the ability to clearly describe the advantages and disadvantages of the cost related to various design options.
Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking skills.
Desire to learn and apply knowledge quickly.
Ability to work independently and complete tasks on time with general supervision.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Understanding of construction industry concepts, practices, and procedures.
Ability to drive innovation of new processes while supporting corporate standards for quality.
Comfortable operating in a highly collaborative team environment working with third-party customers, developers, design engineers, construction estimators, pre-construction managers, construction managers, and executive managers regularly.
Functional competencies include attention to detail, communication, customer focus, drive, and teamwork.

Anticipated base salary range: $82,000 - $115,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:

Medical, Dental and Vision
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts
4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
Short and Long Term Disability
Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
401 (k) plan with 6% company match
4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
Volunteer and Charity Matching
Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely: Climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling/pushing/lifting between 5-15lbs., and stooping are required.

Occasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., gripping, handling, pinching, and walking are required.

Frequently: Standing is required.

Constantly: Reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, and sitting is required.

Rarely exposed to extreme cold, heat, and humidity, and wet climates, in the working environment.

Occasionally exposed to noise and hazards in the work environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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About the Company

Renewable Energy Systems

Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, UK

5000 +

<div class="org-about-module__description"> <div id="ember58" class="ember-view organization-about-module__content-consistant-cards-description"><span class="lt-line-clamp__raw-line">RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, working across 24 countries and active in wind, solar, energy storage, biomass, hydro, green hydrogen, transmission, and distribution. An industry innovator for over 40 years, RES has delivered more than 24 GW of renewable energy projects across the globe and plans to bring more than 22 GW of new capacity online in the next five years. As a service provider, RES has the skills and experience in asset management, operations and maintenance (O&M), and spare parts – supporting 41GW of renewable assets across 1,300 sites. RES brings to the market a range of purposeful, practical technology-based products and digital solutions designed to maximise investment and deployment of renewable energy. RES is the power behind a clean energy future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy bringing together global experience, passion, and the innovation of its 4,500 people to transform the way energy is generated, stored and supplied.</span></div> </div> <div class="org-about-module__content-improvement"> <div class="org-about-module__content-box"> </div> </div>

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