Job Description:

The Lead Project Estimator will be a key member of the inventive and vibrant preconstruction estimating team and will support design of projects. The ideal candidate has experience in the renewable industry, a highly developed understanding of construction means and methods, a deep understanding of wind and solar construction requirements, robust project management skills, and strong leadership qualities. In this role, you will collaborate with cross functional teams involved in project development, planning and execution to develop project estimates and improve estimating tools. This position is a leadership role within our team, but not a management position. Day to day responsibilities include leading the preparation of estimates, the development of pricing models, and evaluating new technological innovations in the industry. The candidate will have the ability to grow their skillset, as our team also works on other technologies including energy storage, oil and gas pipelines, transmission lines, substations, and simple & combined cycle fossil power generation.

This position develops, quantifies, costs, and provides a complete capital expenditure (CapEx) model for evaluating projects. CapEx models include all engineering, material, direct construction, and indirect construction costs. Employees in this role provide technical guidance, estimating knowledge, market pricing, and staffing considerations during the estimating process.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares capital cost estimates.

• Reviews designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives,when appropriate.

• Coordinates with other departments, ensuring understanding of project objectivesand efficient utilization of resources.

• Reviews layouts, designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggestsalternatives, when appropriate.

• Remains current with technology and industry evolution, assuring that capitalestimates anticipate the correct market conditions.

• Establishes, builds and implements metrics for cost and construction estimate checks.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in Estimation

Skills:

• Strong preference for candidates with previous experience in renewables.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in the following Fields of Study

• o Engineering – Mechanicalo Engineering – Civilo Construction Scienceo Construction Management

• Experience:10+ years

• Field Experience: 5+ years

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com (http://www.ustechsolutionsinc.com) .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.