Solar Civil Lead Estimator

Job DescriptionInsight Global is seeking a Solar Civil Lead Estimator to join our clients team in South Florida. The Solar Civil Lead will be responsible for performing estimating services as it relates to the civil, earthwork, erosion control, landscaping, and fencing scopes of work to the Solar Division in the execution of large capital projects. (Utility-Scale and Distributed Generation Projects). The typical day will be 25% to 30% meetings (all trades, kick off meetings, review meetings for estimates, different type of review meetings, check in meetings) and the rest of the day is work- whether that is in the office collaborating with others, or putting together estimates. Salary is roughly $130,000 based on years of Lead Estimating experience.Responsibilities for this role include the following: Performs civil takeoffs for solar projects based on limited information provided, including site layout, topographic survey, and geotechnical report This individual must be proactive in retrieving information and must know the industry unit rates for the civil features in order to provide quality estimation criteria Experience compiling estimates into bid form Setup and lead descope meetings with civil subcontractors to verify estimates Setup and lead civil estimate review with management. Prepare and track estimates as the design drawings progress, including, value-engineering analysis Assist design team and owners to make intelligent/informed decisions to keep the design program and project budget on track as it relates to civil / site work scopes of work Review final construction drawings and specifications to determine final scope of work and lead pre-bid/post bid trade contractor meetings Establish and maintain good business relationships with trade contractors and vendors to assure the support and interest on pre-construction solar projects Provide support to the team, including training of Junior Staff Communicate and interact with the project owner, design consultants and internal staff with the most professional demeanor Other duties as requiredWe are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] .   To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ .Skills and RequirementsBachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related discipline Minimum 3 years experience estimating in the solar construction industry- Solar experience is preferred (PM, Project Supervisor, or Lead Estimator) If no solar experience, then needs Lead Estimating experience for another EPC not necessarily in renewables PM / Estimator background that has several years working for a civil subcontractor with a passion towards estimating Experience working in the field for a civil / sitework / land development contractor Strong Estimating and Project Scheduling background 2+ years of experience working for a Civil Contractor in an estimating capacity or working for a General Contractor Experience working with renewables nullWe are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].