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Renewable Energy Estimator

Westmont, Illinois

Sponsorship not specified$85k-$110kDetected 10 days ago
NLPProject ManagementAccountingExcelProcurementElectrical EngineeringCommunicationProblem SolvingConstruction ManagementRenewable Energy

About the role

  • Assist in preparing detailed estimates, bid summaries, scopes of work, and project bills of material.
  • Coordinate with preconstruction, project management, field operations, procurement, accounting, vendors, and subcontractors to clarify scope and pricing assumptions.

Responsibilities

  • Review electrical drawings, specifications, site plans, one-lines, equipment schedules, and other project documents to understand project scope.
  • Perform quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor scope using drawings, estimating software, spreadsheets, or other available tools.
  • Coordinate RFP for subcontracted scopes, along with developing the scope, descope the estimates to ensure accuracy and completeness, along with identifying any gaps that may exist.
  • Maintain estimating files, takeoff records, quote logs, and cost data so project information is organized and easy to review.
  • Support the preparation and submission of competitive project bids in relation to internal deadlines and bid requirements.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, ask questions, document assumptions, and meet bid deadlines.
  • LiveWire Construction is seeking an Estimator to support our growing Renewable Energy Division.
  • Direct solar estimating experience is valuable, but we will also consider candidates with solar installation experience, solar preconstruction, solar project engineering, solar project coordination, solar field supervision, solar design, solar equipment procurement, solar apprenticeship program graduates, or other related experience who are willing to learn solar estimating.

Requirements

  • Experience with estimating software such as ConEst, Planswift, Accubid, McCormick, Bluebeam, Excel, or similar tools is helpful but not required for every candidate.

Nice to have

  • The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with solar project drawings and estimating software, and able to communicate clearly with project managers, field teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
  • We value practical construction knowledge, problem-solving ability, and a willingness to learn our estimating process.
  • 1-3+ years of solar or electrical estimating experience.
  • Hands-on electrical construction or solar field experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
  • equivalent field or estimating experience will also be considered.
  • Experience with ConEst or other electronic estimating software.
  • Experience estimating commercial solar, community solar, rooftop solar, ground-mount solar, BESS, or commercial electrical projects.

Skills

  • Strong math, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • High attention to detail with a practical understanding that estimates must be accurate, organized, and buildable.

Compensation

  • $ 85K - $ 110K salary range. Actual compensation will depend on level of experience

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus may be available depending on experience
  • Potential for individual performance bonus
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Company info

  • This role is responsible for reviewing project documents, performing takeoffs, developing cost estimates, and helping prepare competitive bids for commercial, community solar, rooftop, and ground-mount solar projects.

Equal opportunity

  • Statement:
  • LiveWire Construction LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
  • LiveWire Construction LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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