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

Summary

The Senior Electrical Estimator will provide firm electrical pricing by leveling, reviewing, and analyzing subcontractor and material proposals, performing take-offs, scope reviews, risk identification, engineering optimization, and increasing margins through identifying cost efficiencies. They will develop and manage electrical estimating portion of renewable energy projects, generate and manage project budgets, work with project managers and preconstruction team to obtain detailed project specifications, and perform cost estimating and forecasting, among other duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or relevant certificate from college or technical school. No degree will be considered if relevant experience exceeds 6 years
• 5+ years relevant experience (Construction, energy industry preferred)
• Background in commercial construction, electrical equipment supply, and/or power plant engineering
• Strong understanding of Solar and Battery storage electrical installation and best practices
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 25%
• Strong oral and written communication skills, computer fluency, agile and effective negotiator with clear oral and written explanations required
• Work experience in construction-related estimation (Solar PV and BESS projects strongly preferred)
• Self-motivated, superior organization skills and attention to detail
• Assertive, ability to cope with dynamic surroundings
• The ability to prioritize multiple and simultaneous projects, issues, and activities
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, and Procure

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage electrical estimating portion of renewable energy projects
• Perform preliminary and final estimating of electrical installations
• Generate and manage project budgets through project award
• Work with project managers and preconstruction team to obtain detailed project specifications
• Develop and maintain relationships with contractors and subcontractors
• Perform cost estimating and forecasting
• Develop and manage a cost model
• Use computer estimating software to create and compile estimates
• Prepare technical reports regarding bids and estimates
• Record and track progress
• Submit bids and estimate
• Participate in bid review meetings
• Produce detailed reports
• Support in the preparation of bid packages
• Keep up to date on local building codes
• Participate in bid management
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers
• Train new employees
• Create and maintain project directives

Benefits

• Benefits- medical, vision, and dental coverage starts day one, no waiting period
• 401k company match
• PTO + Sick Days + Bank Holidays
• Opportunity for career advancement