HANWHA Q CELLS USA INC is hiring a
Cost Estimator in Worldwide

Summary

The Cost Estimator position at Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp involves providing cost estimation oversight across the nation, supporting the Sales and Development team, and working closely with other teams. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics, finance, economics, or as a licensed contractor, with a minimum of 5 years of Utility Solar estimating experience. The job is remote unless located in Irvine, CA, and travel up to 20% may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, statistics, finance, economics, or licensed contractor
• Minimum of 5 years of Utility Solar estimating experience
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 20%
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and estimating platforms
• High degree of professionalism and always conduct
• Demonstrated track record of delivery results
• Willingness to work long hours and under time pressure environments, when required
• 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 effective communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Data-based decision-making results oriented
• Critical and strategic thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Provide cost estimation oversight across the nation
• Support Sales and Development team by executing engineering design and estimating tasks
• Regular attendance, in accordance with the company’s attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
• Site evaluation, review project documents, include environmental reports, 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
• The ability to generate PVSYST reports is a plus
• 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 recent 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

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Remote work, flexible hours
• Life and disability insurance
• Bonuses and incentives
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Family and parental leave