Cost Estimator
Remote, USA
Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp – EPCm Construction /
Full-time (Hybrid) /
Remote
The 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 Sales and Development team by executing engineering design and estimating tasks, including, but not limited to the following:
- Site evaluation, review project documents, include environmental reports, identify mitigation requirements to determine the feasibility of the project.
- Make recommendations on actions to reduce both technical and business risk.
- Prepare scopes of work for sub – contractors and work closely with procurement team to confirm costs.
- The ability to generate PVSYST reports is a plus.
- Confirm equipment specifications including bill of materials for the BOS.
- Knowledge of electrical calculations, including wire loss, wire sizing, equipment rating, over-current protection, etc.
- Safety Risk assessment and associated costs.
- Works with Procurement team to confirm material estimates.
- Conduct site visits, as necessary.
- Assists with Research and Development as required by obtaining cost estimates and performing product analysis on recent technology and equipment.
- Review cost estimates, responsible for distribution of cost estimating tasks.
- Assist with the sales proposal and bid documents to clients.
- Ability to travel up to 30%; and
- Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by the Vice President of Contract Management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, statistics, finance, economics, or licensed contractor
- Minimum of 5 years of Utility Solar estimating experience
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 20%
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and estimating platforms.
- High degree of professionalism and always conduct.
- Demonstrated track record of delivery results.
- 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 and estimate
- Civil construction
- Mechanical construction
- Electrical construction
- Emphasis on DC cabling, MV cabling, Single access PV racking, High voltage, and interconnection
- 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
$105,000 - $130,000 a year
The anticipated starting pay range of this position, which is to be located in Irvine, CA is $105, 000 - $130, 000 base salary per year.
