Estimator, Civil (Remote)

SOLV Energyis an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America. Job Description Summary: The Estimator - Civil will be responsible for supporting and assisting senior staff with estimating activities for utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage (BESS) construction projects, including but not limited to review of project documents, preparation and presentation of estimates. This role can be fully remote or hybrid, with regular in-office presence in any of the SOLV Energy offices (San Diego, CA, Bend, OR, Raleigh, NC, Edison, NJ). Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. Job Description: • This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned Position Responsibilities and Duties: • Review project plans, specifications and other Owner provided documents especially related to civil scopes, such as grading plans, erosion/sediment control plans, landscape plans and Geotechnical reports • Prepare accurate takeoffs • Determine costs for civil/sitework scope • Prepare conceptual estimates for design-build civil/sitework scope (including SWPPP BMPs) based on high level understanding of the project with limited engineering information provided • Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil/sitework scope based on construction documents, including coordinating subcontractor quotes • Meet bidding deadlines and/or due dates for tasks assigned by senior staff • Lead civil review with others on Estimating team • Participate in estimate reviews with Management • Communicate/coordinate with field teams to gather feedback to inform new estimates • Maintain good relationships with colleagues, suppliers and subcontractors • Assist with determining schedule activities and durations related to civil scopes for input into project schedules • Assist with training others on estimating team • Complete other responsibilities as assigned • Position has flexibility to be based in any of the SOLV Energy offices; hybrid or remote arrangements also considered • Periodic travel to project sites across the country, as well as travel to San Diego if based in another location Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements: • Construction Management or Engineering degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience • Minimum 3 years Estimating experience desired, preferably in heavy civil and/or utility scale solar construction. • Understanding of civil scopes for solar sites such as clearing and grubbing, earthwork, sediment and erosion control, road construction, trenching and site stabilization measures • Experience estimating and/or managing utility scale projects in the Midwest, southeast, mid-Atlantic, and northeast desired. • Project management and/or field experience desired • Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings • Organizational skills • Critical thinking and ability to quickly learn new concepts • Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environment desired • Ability to work individually as well as in a team setting • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to work in stressful situations • Ability to manage multiple deadlines • Working knowledge of construction costs and principles • Proficiency in Excel required; proficiency with software such as Microsoft Teams, Bluebeam, Autodesk Civil 3D or AGTEK, Building Connected, On-Screen Takeoff (OST) and P6 desired • Working knowledge of Photovoltaic systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) desired SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against anemployee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Benefits: Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay. Compensation Range: $104,215.00 - $130,270.00 Pay Rate Type: Salary SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team. In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting. Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter. Job Number: J12268 If you're interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team. Apply tot his job