Posting Title: Senior Estimator II - Civil
Reports To: Director of Program Governance
Location: Remote
Salary Range: $105,800 to $161,000
*This position is eligible for the annual performance bonus plan.
Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
WHO WE ARE
For more than 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who've built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we've built a reputation for integrity. We're problem solvers and innovation seekers. We're team players and safety fanatics. And we always-always-do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.
THE ENERGY TEAM
Our Energy Group at CEI builds projects from the field to the grid. Whether it's a solar, battery storage, substation, EV charging, microgrid or converter station project, our skilled project managers, engineers and field employees deliver when it matters most. We work with customers on programs of all sizes-those spanning several smaller sites or spanning several thousand acres. Besides building some of the nation's largest utility-scale solar plants and installing more EV charging stations in California than any other contractor, we are dedicated to running a business that is environmentally responsible.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Estimator - Civil will leverage experience from Civil Construction projects. The Sr Estimator will work closely with the Estimating, Preconstruction, Project Management, and Engineering teams. The role will report to the Chief Estimator. The Sr Estimator will be accountable for developing civil estimates and scopes of work for large scale utility solar and BESS projects. Estimating includes developing proposal level designs, RFQ for civil related scopes, and quote evaluation & contractor selection.
Partnership with internal customer groups (estimating, engineering, purchasing, electrical project management) to bid & execute on all projects
Assess preliminary design build documents to establish Civil scope of work required
Read and interpret topography and grading plans, drainage and erosion control plans.
Be familiar with single axis tracker solar system and their grading / installation requirements.
Research and evaluate AHJ drainage requirements.
Knowledge of preliminary Civil designs and work with Engineers to deliver proposal documents
Prepare bidding documents for Civil scopes of work
Evaluate Civil subcontractor quotes
Assist Site PM teams to help manage Civil subcontractors
Primary scopes of work: civil engineering and studies, trench and backfill, grading and drainage, SWPPP, concrete and driven pier foundations, geotechnical reports and analysis, underground risk, hydrology studies, environmental reports and compliance, phase 1 & 2 environmental evaluation / reports, minor hazardous material remediation, demolition of minor existing site facilities.
Manage scopes of work from initial bid, preliminary design, proposal documents, permitting and coordination with AHJs, issuing subcontracts, provide input on civil site management
Identification of gaps in project plans and implementation of recovery action plans to fill gaps
Scope: Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees. Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies. Management reviews work to measure meeting of objectives.
Job Complexity: Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.
Discretion: Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will cause delays in schedules.
Interaction: Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors and functional peer groups. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.
Supervision: Provides direct supervision to professional individual contributors and/or skilled, support individual contributors (e.g., technicians, designers, support personnel). Acts as advisor to unit or sub-units and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems.
ABOUT YOU
Must be willing to occasionally travel to bid walks/job sites, primarily 80% home based
Good working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
Ability to write contract scope of work
Experience with civil design options or managing Civil Engineers
Solar PV experience, or willingness to learn
Experience with design / build, pricing and equipment management, derivation of labor rates, management of take-off from plans and pre-defined specs
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
Education: High School Diploma or GED required. BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field preferred . CAD takeoff experience required. Experience with Agtek, Autocad Civil 3D, and Bluebeam preferred.
Licensure/Certifications: None required.
Experience: Five (5) to ten (10) years of estimating and/or project management experience in Civil Construction industry.
Experience with civil design options or managing Civil Engineers preferred. Solar PV experience or willingness to learn. Experience with design/build, pricing and equipment management, derivation of labor rates, management of take-off from plans and pre-defined specs.
*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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CEI is a place where every single person can-and does-have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you'll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people's lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
