Solar Electrical Estimator

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Provides preconstruction and operations support to the Solar Division in the execution of large capital projects. (Utility Scale)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, manage, and prepare various types of estimates for solar projects ranging from $10 million to $200 million in size from conception through the start of construction
• Provide estimates for the design build, conceptual/schematic and various stages of progress construction drawings thru final contract pricing for the solar industry
• Prepare and track estimates as the design drawings progress, including, value-engineering analysis
• Assist design team and owners to make intelligent/informed decisions to keep the design program and project budget on track
• Review final construction drawings and specifications to determine final scope of work and lead pre-bid/post bid trade contractor meetings
• Manage the procurement of electrical material and equipment
• Establish and maintain good business relationships with trade contractors and vendors to assure the support and interest on the construction of solar projects
• Provide support to the preconstruction and operations team
• Communicate and interact with the project owner, design consultants and Moss staff with the most professional demeanor
• Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITIES FOR POSITION

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, electrical engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 4 years experience electrical estimating in the construction industry
• Experience in the solar industry is preferred but not required
• Strong computer skills are a necessity, such as MS Office / Excel / PowerPoint / Word, including familiarity with construction project management applications and estimating software.
• Experience in Accubid software preferred.
• Strong Estimating and Project Scheduling background
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and are required to interface directly with owners' representatives, the A/E team, building departments and other team members
• 2 plus years experience working for an Electrical Contractor in an estimating capacity or working for a GC with primary electrical estimating responsibilities
• Ability to read, interpret and understand plans proficiently is a requirement
• Ability to read specifications and understand the subject matter
• Ability to perform accurate quantity survey take-offs

Job Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Classification: Full-time - Exempt
Reports to: Solar Vice President
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