Estimating Manager
Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd (ENLT)
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Boise • Idaho • United States
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About the role
- Lead the end-to-end estimating process for utility-scale solar projects, from conceptual design through final bid submission and change order accuracy.
- Develop detailed cost breakdowns for all project components, including civil, structural, electrical, and interconnection scopes.
- Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and construction teams to ensure estimates align with design specifications and construction methodologies.
- Analyze project drawings, technical documents, and scope narratives to identify cost drivers, risks, and opportunities.
- Solicit and evaluate quotes from contractors and vendors, ensuring competitive pricing and scope alignment.
- Maintain and continuously improve historical cost databases, unit pricing libraries, and benchmarking tools.
- Prepare and present estimate summaries, variance analyses, and cost models to senior leadership and project stakeholders.
- Support the development of bid strategies, value engineering options, and alternative delivery methods to optimize project economics.
- Monitor market trends, labor rates, material costs, and supply chain dynamics to inform estimating assumptions.
- Participate in post-award reviews and cost reconciliation efforts to compare actual costs against estimates and improve future accuracy.
- Collaborate with individual department, as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.
- Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.
- Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, finance, or related field or equivalent.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in construction estimating.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in estimating utility-scale renewable energy projects or other large infrastructure projects.
- Technology: Proficiency with estimating softwares, Procore, and Microsoft Office Suite, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.
- Skills/Attributes:
- Advanced knowledge of construction estimating principles and cost modeling techniques.
- Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., HeavyBid, RSMeans, Excel-based tools).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in reviewing land maps, Google Earth project related data, technical documents and cost data.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Familiarity with solar PV systems, electrical infrastructure, and civil construction practices.
- Self-motivated to work through complex problems and competing priorities, including a high level of detail and organization.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Travel: 15%
Benefits
- Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.
- Hybrid Work Environment
- HSA and FSA Plans Available
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D
- Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
- Incentive Pay and RSU Plans
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
analytical skillsattention to detailcommunication skillspresentation skillsself-motivatedorganizational skillscollaborationproblem-solvingcross-functional teamworktime management