Position Summary
IOWN Renewable Energy is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Estimator to support the development and execution of our utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects. This role will be responsible for preparing capital expenditure (CAPEX) estimates, analyzing project costs, and providing data-driven insights to inform investment decisions and project execution strategies. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of renewable energy infrastructure, construction cost estimation, and financial modeling.
Responsibilities
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
• Develop detailed CAPEX estimates for utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Analyze engineering designs, project plans, and technical specifications to generate accurate cost and timeline assessments.
• Conduct site visits to gather essential project data, validate cost assumptions, and refine estimates.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to refine estimates, align on project scope, and ensure cost-effective execution.
• Track and analyze actual costs versus estimates throughout the project lifecycle, identifying areas for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Maintain and enhance an up-to-date cost database, including subcontractor quotes, material pricing, labor rates, and industry benchmarks.
• Prepare and present cost reports, financial models, and forecasts to project managers, finance teams, and key stakeholders.
• Stay informed on industry trends, market pricing, and construction methodologies to continuously improve estimation accuracy and financial viability.
• Support contract negotiations and vendor selection by providing cost insights and benchmarking data.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Education, and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction estimating, preferably within the renewable energy sector.
• Demonstrated experience preparing CAPEX estimates for utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, materials, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in construction estimating software, financial modeling tools, and database management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Current driver’s license and ability to travel as needed for site visits and stakeholder meetings.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project management tools.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• The employee will occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Travel up to 30%
• Employee may use computer, phone, copier and other office equipment in the course of a day.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, touch, and use tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, grasp, talk, hear, and walk during the course of employment.]
Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets etc.
