HANWHA Q CELLS USA INC is hiring a
Cost Estimator in United States

Summary

The job involves cost estimation oversight across the nation for a solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects company. The Senior Cost Estimator will support the Sales and Development team in various tasks, including site evaluation, risk assessment, and preparing scopes of work for sub-contractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, statistics, finance, economics, or licensed contractor
• Minimum of 8 years of Utility Solar estimating experience
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 30%
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite and estimating platforms
• High degree of professionalism and conduct at all times
• Demonstrated track record of delivering results
• Willingness to work long hours and under time pressure environments
• Ability to interact with senior-level management internally and externally
• Ability to understand and estimate civil construction, mechanical construction, Electrical construction, Emphasis on DC cabling, MV cabling, Single access PV racking, High voltage and interconnection
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present and explain complex information clearly
• Demonstrated customer focus and strong communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Data-based decision-making, results oriented
• Critical and strategic thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Cost estimation oversight in the US
• Support Sales and Development team by executing engineering design and estimating tasks
• Site evaluation, review project documents, identify mitigation requirements to determine the feasibility of the project
• Make recommendations on actions to reduce both technical and business risk
• Prepare scopes of work for sub – contractors and work closely with procurement team to confirm costs
• Confirm equipment specifications including bill of materials for the BOS
• Knowledge of electrical calculations, including wire loss, wire sizing, equipment rating, over-current protection, etc
• Safety Risk assessment and associated costs
• Works with Procurement team to confirm material estimates
• Conduct site visits as necessary
• Assists with Research and Development as required by obtaining cost estimates and performing product analysis on new technology and equipment
• Review cost estimates, responsible for distribution of cost estimating tasks
• Assist with the sales proposal and bid documents to clients
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by the Vice President of Contract Management

Preferred Qualifications

Prior estimation software such as Heavy Bid, AccuBid, Inteli Bid or others a plus

Benefits

• $120,000 - $140,000 a year
• The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide
• Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications
• An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered