Manager, Cost Estimating

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Cypress Creek Renewables

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2014

⚡ Energy

💰 Debt Financing on 2022-05

Energy • Sustainability

Cypress Creek Renewables is a leading company in the American clean energy industry, dedicated to developing, financing, owning, and operating solar and energy storage projects across the United States. With a total of over 12GW in solar energy projects developed, the company plays a crucial role in the clean energy transition, powering more than 2,000,000 American homes. Cypress Creek Renewables is committed to sustainability, working closely with communities to provide long-term renewable energy solutions. The company offers operations and maintenance services as well, ensuring that their solar projects remain beneficial for decades to come. Their investment of over $3 billion into projects highlights their significant impact and dedication to building a sustainable future.

📋 Description

• Own the estimating function, including standards, procedures, tools, methodologies, and the estimator team • Build and manage processes tying solar and BESS cost estimates to actual design, scope, and appropriate contingency • Own cost estimates from creation through approval to project completion • Analyze estimate inputs and outputs against actual costs to drive continuous improvement • Lead, develop, and mentor direct-report estimators • Build training materials for new team members • Manage estimate requests, assignments, tracking, delegation, version control, and workflow • Oversee Excel-based cost models and reporting • Compare EPC bids with internal cost estimates • Lead technical accuracy reviews of EPC bids across solar and storage scopes • Participate in EPC negotiations to ensure market competitiveness • Collaborate with development, engineering, finance, and construction teams on forward costs • Track emerging solar and storage technologies and recommend adjustments to cost expectations • Apply and help develop value engineering practices to optimize project costs • Coordinate and conduct site visits with potential EPCs • Travel to project sites and other CCE offices as needed, approximately 5-10 trips per year / 25% annual travel

🎯 Requirements

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in estimating, preferably in utility-scale solar or battery storage project development, construction, finance, engineering consulting, or with an EPC contractor • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Construction Management, OR no degree with 10+ years of relevant experience • Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience building cost estimating tools • Proficiency with Microsoft Office • Solid grasp of the full utility-scale solar project lifecycle • Working knowledge of battery energy storage systems • Demonstrated leadership and positive outcomes in driving change • Ability to work independently or as part of a team • Ability to adapt quickly when facts and priorities change • Clear, proactive communication style across all organizational and management levels • Commitment to Cypress Creek Energy’s mission and values

🏖️ Benefits

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays • 401(k) Match • Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance • Wellness stipend • Family planning stipend • Generous parental leave • Tuition Reimbursement • Phone Bill Reimbursement • Company Swag • Professional growth opportunities • Opportunities to take ownership, expand expertise, and advance your career

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