Project Cost Estimator

Summary

Greenskies is an industry leader of commercial and industrial solar and energy storage development in the U.S. with a diverse client base including Fortune 50 companies and investment-grade commercial off-takers, industrial and municipal clients. Greenskies is looking to expand its technical bid team with the addition of a Project Cost Estimator. The Estimator’s role will include but is not limited to the development of solar PV and energy storage project budgets. The Estimator will be part of the Analytics & Design Team (A&D) within the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) department. A&D directly supports the Business Development team and plays a critical role in development of all new systems proposals. The Estimator reports to A&D Manager. Greenskies is seeking an individual highly interested in the renewable energy industry.

Location(s): North Haven, CT (in-office)


Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Develop EPC cost estimates for renewable energy projects, including solar PV and energy storage technologies, while balancing quality and competitiveness
  • Communicate with vendors and contractors to maintain current references and databases
  • Continually improve estimating process; expand on best practices and templates
  • Review bid documents including building, electrical, and civil site plans
  • Research and review building code and zoning requirements
  • Understand permitting and utility interconnection requirements
  • Create scopes of work, assumptions, and limitations
  • Analyze historical construction budgets in order to forecast future cost estimates
  • Coordinate with other departments such as Business Development, Procurement, Construction, and O&M to ensure accuracy of bid and component pricing

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience in the commercial electrical or construction industry
  • Degree in related field or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
  • Demonstrated ability to create detailed solutions to complex technical problems
  • Interpersonal skills, adept at collaboration
  • Ability to adapt to evolving processes

Required Qualifications:

  • Prior solar, utility, electrical, or construction or project management experience, or experience estimating project costs
  • Proficient at reading plans, specs, and contracts

Forward resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: jobs_epc@greenskies.com

These duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the position's role within the business.

It is the policy of Greenskies to ensure nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sex stereotyping, transgender status, and gender identity), national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, disability, or political affiliation or belief.