Jr. Cost Estimator
Remote, USA
Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp – EPCm Construction /
Full-time /
Remote
The Jr. Cost Estimator will provide cost estimation oversight across the nation. This position reports to the Director of Estimation, or another management personnel that the Sr, Director of Preconstruction may designate. This position is remote (Unless located in Irvine, CA) hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. Overtime and weekend working hours may be required as needed. This position is expected to travel up to 20%.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Regular attendance, in accordance with the company’s attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.
- Cost estimation oversight in the US.
- Support the cost estimator and or Sr. Director of Estimating with the following tasks:
- Site evaluation
- Review project documents.
- Identify mitigation requirements to determine the feasibility of the project.
- Prepare scopes of work for sub – contractors and work closely with procurement team to confirm costs.
- Confirm equipment specifications including bill of materials for the BOS.
- Works with Procurement team to confirm material estimates.
- Gain knowledge to make recommendations on actions to reduce both technical and business risk.
- Gain knowledge of electrical calculations, including wire loss, wire sizing, equipment rating, over-current protection, etc.
- Conduct site visits, as necessary.
- Assists with Research and Development as required by obtaining cost estimates and per-forming product analysis on recent technology and equipment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, statistics, finance, economics, or licensed contractor
- Minimum of 2 years of Utility Solar estimating experience
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and estimating platforms.
- High degree of professionalism and always conduct.
- Willingness to work long hours and under time pressure environments, when required.
- Ability to interact with senior-level management internally and externally.
- Ability to understand how to assemble an estimate.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present and explain complex information clearly.
- Demonstrated customer focus and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Data-based decision-making results oriented.
- Critical and strategic thinking skills
- Travel domestically and internationally, up to 20%.
$80,000 - $100,000 a year
The anticipated starting pay range of this position, which is to be located in Irvine, CA is $80, 000 - $100, 000 base salary per year.
