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Preconstruction Engineer/Estimator

CS Energy is hiring a Preconstruction Engineer - Estimator. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading engineering, procurement, and construction firm that specializes in solar, energy storage, and emerging energy industries. This is a key role within CS Energys rapidly growing, fast-paced, and very dynamic Energy Storage team. The Ideal candidate will be a cost expert and responsible for estimating highly profitable and constructible Energy Storage projects. The Estimator will lead reviewing project technical documents, coordinate with subcontractors, and descope subcontractors proposals to develop pricing strategies that help maximize our pricing strategy goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Thoroughly investigates the specifications, scope of work, civil, electrical, and structural drawings, other RFP documents and develops a complete understanding of the RFP requirements.
• Accurately and timely performs takeoffs and calculations and analyzes data.
• Draft scope of work for electrical and civil subcontractors and analyzes their proposals.
• Drafts bid proposals per RFP specifications with detailed pricing and clarifications.
• Conducts field visits to gather relevant data on project site conditions, verify production rates and learn new construction techniques.
• Attends quarterly cost-to-complete meetings for current projects and incorporates lessons learned in future bids.
• Coordinates with Business Development, Engineering and Operations teams to produce the most competitive bid proposal.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of construction experience
• Bachelors degree in engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or minimum 5 years of relevant construction industry experience. Energy industry experience preferred but not required
• Proficient in understanding electrical plans and project specifications
• Excellent teamwork and people skills a must.
• Has a solid time management system and demonstrates excellent organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written).
• Track record of achievement and career progression.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, Word, etc.),
• Experience in Primavera, Microsoft Project, HCSS, Bluebeam or other takeoff software would be advantageous but not mandatory
• Knowledge of estimating, engineering, cost tracking systems and site surveying would be valuable.

*All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire.

* Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

* CS Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters and/or third parties in response to our job postings. Any unsolicited resumes become property of CS Energy and we reserve the right to pursue and hire any such candidate.

About CS Energy

CEnergy is an industry-leading renewable energy firm that develops, designs, and builds optimized projects in solar, energy storage, and emerging energy industries, with over 1.5 GW of solar and 470 MWh of energy storage projects installed across the US. CS Energy leverages strong relationships with solar developers, IPPs, utilities, off-takers, suppliers, and landowners to help our customers streamline the project development process, lower project costs, and create value for all stakeholders. Owned by American Securities, a leading US private equity firm, CS Energy has an experienced and committed management team and robust financial backing that enables us to be a trusted and long-term partner for our customers.

CS Energy has achieved its success through attracting and retaining highly talented and motivated people who are passionate about the companys success. We celebrate diversity in all areas of our company and are very committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to doing right by our employees, our partners, and the communities in which we work so that everyone benefits from our efforts. Our companys vision is based on the following principles: Safety, Quality, Integrity, Collaboration, Execution Expertise and Diversity.

Some of our recent notable team achievements are:

• Top Solar Contractors, #1 in New York (Solar Power World 2022)
• Best Places to Work in New Jersey (NJBIZ 2022)
• Great Place to Work Certified, May 2022-May 2023
• Rising Star Under 40, Kevin Magayah (The Cleanie Awards 2021)
• Utility-Scale Project of the Year, Rockport Maces Pond (Solar Builder Magazine 2021)

CS Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

CS Energy has great benefits. We provide medical, dental and vision. Life insurance, 401(k) matching plan, EAP, wellness programs and many other optional programs are offered as well.