Senior Estimator

🕒 September 16

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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Signal Energy

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2005

🏗️ Construction

⚡ Energy

🤝 B2B

Construction • Energy • B2B

Signal Energy is a leading design/build engineering and construction contractor specializing in renewable energy and infrastructure projects. The company provides full EPC and Balance-of-Plant (BOP) services for wind, solar, energy storage, and high-voltage infrastructure, handling planning, pre-construction, design and execution globally. Signal Energy emphasizes safety, creative problem-solving, and long-term stewardship, and operates offices in Houston, TX and Chattanooga, TN.

📋 Description

• Lead preconstruction estimating efforts for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects • Develop accurate and competitive project estimates using self-perform and subcontractor pricing • Review RFPs, drawings, specifications, schedules, and design criteria to determine project scope and estimate requirements • Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and validate estimate assumptions • Develop and distribute subcontractor bid packages and drive competitive pricing strategies • Analyze historical project data and market trends to strengthen estimate accuracy • Manage and mentor supporting estimators throughout the pursuit process • Review, normalize, and evaluate subcontractor proposals and provide recommendation analyses • Prepare pricing proposals and supporting documentation for client submissions • Support contract negotiations and pricing updates throughout the award process • Partner with Procurement to finalize subcontractor scopes, budgets, and schedules • Develop project phase codes and reporting structures for project controls • Conduct budget tracking and estimate-to-actual variance analysis • Lead estimate review meetings and facilitate turnover to Operations and Project Management • Evaluate change orders and cost impacts during construction • Provide estimating expertise and historical project knowledge during project execution • Support resolution of design, procurement, and subcontractor-related issues throughout construction • Collaborate with business development, procurement, preconstruction, and operations teams from pursuit through execution • Report to the Manager, Estimating

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Energy Systems, Energy Economics, Business, or a related field • 3–5 years of estimating experience supporting utility-scale energy, power, electrical, renewable energy, or heavy civil construction projects • Demonstrated experience estimating utility-scale solar and/or battery energy storage (BESS) projects • Experience developing detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, and bid proposals • Strong understanding of EPC project delivery and preconstruction processes • Electrical takeoff experience and knowledge of major electrical systems • Preferred: 5+ years of estimating experience supporting utility-scale energy, power, electrical, renewable energy, or heavy civil construction projects • Preferred: Experience with projects ranging from 100 MWdc to 1,000 MWdc • Preferred: Estimating experience in a self-perform construction environment • Preferred: Experience managing or mentoring junior estimators • Preferred: Experience soliciting, evaluating, and negotiating subcontractor proposals • Preferred: Familiarity with B2W, Procore, SharePoint, and Microsoft Project • Preferred: Understanding of renewable energy design, electrical engineering, or utility-scale construction methodologies

🏖️ Benefits

• Occasional travel for pre-bid site visits and client page turns • Equal Opportunity Employer • E-Verify employer

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