Estimating Manager

Reports to: Director– Estimating

We are searching for a Manager of Estimating for utility scale solar projects and battery storage projects.

We are looking for leaders with proven track records.

We need talented individuals who can rise to the challenge of building the energy of the future in the competitive and exciting industry of solar and battery storage.

This position does not require relocation but will require periodic travel for site visits, client meetings, industry events, and team building functions.

Experience with self-perform construction/estimating, utility-scale solar, and/or battery storage systems is required.

Works closely with: Signal Leadership, Estimating Team, Pre-Construction Team, Business Development, Operations, Procurement, Customers, Third Party Engineers, Vendor and Trade Partners.

Activities / Responsibilities / Duties

Overarching



* Work with Estimating Leadership to develop estimating team, manage department proposal capacity, and ensure quality of all proposals


* Support Estimating Leadership by taking ownership of select departmental templates and processes


* Provides coaching and guidance to team members for professional and personal growth while exemplifying Signal’s core principles.

Bid Phase



* Contribute to winning future work by managing development of competitive and precise project budgets in response to client RFPs


* Review and manage the review of client RFP documents to determine scope, schedule, and design criteria, perform/review detailed material takeoffs from design documents and drawings, and manage the development of proposal documents for submission to Customers


* Develop and manage the development of subcontractor bid packages, strategically solicit pricing and drive competitive and innovative solutions


* Answer subcontractor RFIs, manage evaluation and statistical normalization of received bids, make tactful selections and cost recommendations


* Facilitate collaborative relationship between Estimating and Operations to ensure optimal alignment of cost estimation and operational execution.


* Compile and manage the pricing efforts for detailed and indicative utility scale solar and storage opportunities


* Ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates prior to review by Preconstruction Leadership Team


* Work closely with Business Development, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations to determine and implement value-engineering opportunities resulting in strategic and successful proposals


* Perform other Estimating Department tasks as assigned

Pre-Construction Phase



* Support contract negotiations for the client and subcontractor scopes and updates to project pricing


* Support Procurement to finalize subcontractor scopes, schedules, and budgets to align with bid phase commitments - this will require leveraging partnership-driven discussions and negotiation with subcontractors


* Complete budget tracking and co...