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SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

The Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for long-term service agreements on utility scale solar and BESS projects. This role involves analyzing project specifications, RFP documents, collaborating with business development, project managers, and engineers, and ensuring that all estimates are completed accurately and on time.

This role can be based hybrid, with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

Project Planning and Review:

Review and interpretRFP documents,project plans, specifications, and other documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates.
Prepareaccuratequantitytakeoffs and materials pricing.
Accuratelyidentifyand quantifyequipmentandOEM requirements.
Meet andmaintainbidding schedules.
Participate in estimate reviews.

Supplier and Subcontractor Management:

Work with subcontractors to define and get costs forminorscopes of work.
Maintain good vendor relationships to stay current on new equipment models and changes in manuals which may affect pricing.

Risk and Compliance:

Identifyrisks involved in the projects.
Assistin the preparation of risk matrix and go/no-go decision with management

Continuous Improvement and Updates:

Meet with variousSME’stovalidatenew equipment labor metrics andmaintainupdated estimate template.
Maintain and update cost databases andestimatingsoftwareor excel estimating templates.
Develop andmaintainestimate version managementprocess.
Strong organizational skills: ability to manage multiple pricing efforts at once and meet deadlines.
Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices.

Performance Objectives:

Preparation ofaccurateandtimelyestimates.
Time management.
Advancement of current estimating tools and templates.
Work effectively in a team environment as well as individually.
Continue learning and developing skill sets.
Maintain self-control under pressure.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of utility scale solar and BESS standard equipment and operation.
Electricaland/or utility scale solaror BESS Operations and Maintenanceexperience is a plus.
Minimum of3years of estimating experience.
Excellentoral and written communication skills
Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings.
Ability to makeaccuratejudgments and calculations.
Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Outlook)
Exceptional Excel skills

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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 and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$104,215.00 - $130,270.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

Job Number: J12749

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.

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