[Remote] Estimator, Civil (Remote)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America. The Estimator – Civil will be responsible for supporting and assisting senior staff with estimating activities for utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage (BESS) construction projects, including the review of project documents and preparation of estimates.
Responsibilities
- Review project plans, specifications and other Owner provided documents especially related to civil scopes, such as grading plans, erosion/sediment control plans, landscape plans and Geotechnical reports
- Prepare accurate takeoffs
- Determine costs for civil/sitework scope
- Prepare conceptual estimates for design-build civil/sitework scope (including SWPPP BMPs) based on high level understanding of the project with limited engineering information provided
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil/sitework scope based on construction documents, including coordinating subcontractor quotes
- Meet bidding deadlines and/or due dates for tasks assigned by senior staff
- Lead civil review with others on Estimating team
- Participate in estimate reviews with Management
- Communicate/coordinate with field teams to gather feedback to inform new estimates
- Maintain good relationships with colleagues, suppliers and subcontractors
- Assist with determining schedule activities and durations related to civil scopes for input into project schedules
- Assist with training others on estimating team
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned
- Position has flexibility to be based in any of the SOLV Energy offices; hybrid or remote arrangements also considered
- Periodic travel to project sites across the country, as well as travel to San Diego if based in another location
Skills
- Construction Management or Engineering degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 3 years Estimating experience desired, preferably in heavy civil and/or utility scale solar construction
- Understanding of civil scopes for solar sites such as clearing and grubbing, earthwork, sediment and erosion control, road construction, trenching and site stabilization measures
- Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking and ability to quickly learn new concepts
- Ability to work individually as well as in a team setting
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in stressful situations
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Working knowledge of construction costs and principles
- Proficiency in Excel required
- Experience estimating and/or managing utility scale projects in the Midwest, southeast, mid-Atlantic, and northeast desired
- Project management and/or field experience desired
- Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environment desired
- Proficiency with software such as Microsoft Teams, Bluebeam, Autodesk Civil 3D or AGTEK, Building Connected, On-Screen Takeoff (OST) and P6 desired
- Working knowledge of Photovoltaic systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) desired
Benefits
- Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
- Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan
- Are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.
Company Overview
- SOLV Energy offers engineering procurement construction, operations, maintenance, technology and services. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.solvenergy.com/.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- SOLV Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 5 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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