Estimator

CJR Renewables is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Estimator to join our team. The Estimator will oversee the full estimating function for utility-scale renewable energy projects, ensuring accurate, competitive, and compliant cost proposals. This role will lead a team of estimators, coordinate with cross-functional departments, and play a key role in strategic bid decisions to support the company's growth in the U.S. market.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating team in preparing detailed, accurate, and timely cost estimates and proposals for renewable energy projects.
• Review and analyze RFP documents, drawings, technical specifications, and site conditions to fully understand project scope and requirements and provide guidance and support to the team.
• Oversee the entire estimating process, from initial scoping to final proposal delivery.
• Review the final proposals with estimators, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee and validate pricing strategies, labor rates, vendor quotes, and subcontractor input.
• Collaborate with procurement and engineering leadership as well as construction team to ensure estimates reflect accurate execution plans.
• Manage workload allocation, timelines, and deliverables across the estimating team to ensure proposal deadlines are met.
• Develop and maintain databases of historical costs, productivity metrics, and regional market pricing to monitor project costs and to refine estimating accuracy.
• Support executive leadership with strategic pricing decisions and risk assessments for potential bids.
• Drive continuous improvement in estimating processes, methodologies, tools, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field preferred; High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years of estimating experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Salesforce & Microsoft Project
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Strategic mindset with attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AutoCAD
• Experience with SAP

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, as necessary.
• Occasional travel to project sites.

Pay: Commensurate with experience

The responsibilities of the role, ranging from Estimator to Estimating Manager, will be aligned with the successful candidate's level of experience.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.