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This position supports projects from early feasibility through final execution, ensuring cost accuracy, market alignment, and financial competitiveness. role involves preparing comprehensive cost models, analyzing contractor proposals, and supporting strategic decisions across civil, electrical, and structural work scopes. project management—is key to ensuring high-quality, data-driven estimates. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in construction estimating, experience with projects. Regular presence in the company’s Bay Area office is preferred. Cost Estimation and Analysis • Develop detailed cost estimates for large solar and battery storage projects, covering site grading, foundations, mounting systems, cabling, substations, and grid Review and compare subcontractor and supplier bids to validate cost competitiveness. • Build and maintain cost databases, unit price libraries, and productivity benchmarks tailored to solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) work. • Deliver conceptual, budgetary, and detailed cost estimates to support all project Prepare contingency assessments and sensitivity analyses for cost risk management. • Market Research and Data Management • Maintain accurate records of historical cost data and project metrics. • Analyze market trends in equipment, materials, and labor to inform pricing strategies. • compliance with relevant labor and apprenticeship standards. • sector data sources. • Provide cost input for project development activities such as site selection, permitting, risk evaluations to management. • Apply estimating software and internal modeling tools for cost forecasting. • Recommend improvements to estimation methodologies and project cost controls. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field. • energy, or EPC construction projects. • system components and installation methods. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating tools; scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project is advantageous. • Working knowledge of construction contract structures (lump sum, unit price, EPC). • Demonstrated ability to identify cost-saving measures and mitigate risk through value 125,000 - $160,000 plus 15% bonus • Comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement plan (401k match up to Flexible work options with a collaborative, mission-driven culture. •