●      Improve upon current estimating process, budgeting architecture, spreadsheet software and budgeting solutions;

●      Lead our commodity and component research, sourcing, value pricing and maintenance of a current and historical pricing database, while using this data to better inform new project budgets and lead times;

●      Manage and issue vendor purchase orders on major equipment;

●      Lead RFP costing data and collaborate with business development to provide project budgets for RFP opportunities;

●      Solicit, build and manage relationships with outside vendors, contractors and labor forces across the US solar market;

●      Review available plans and specifications to ensure compliance with Encore standards and project requirements;

●      Perform conceptual estimates at times when detailed design information is not yet available;

●      Work on multiple estimates concurrently;

●      Collaborate with business development, finance, engineering, construction and project management teams to confirm budget elements meet project specification and align with financial models;

●      Ensure that proposals meet company and regional financial goals and that contractual requirements of the project are acceptable;

●      Ensure that estimates are complete, well organized, and ready for review by project leads;

●      Attend Amicus meetings, stay up to date/informed about pricing trends across the solar/RE/storage industry;

●      Build out infrastructure to compare costs across projects to help identify historical trends and identify efficiencies;

●      Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

●      Equivalent experience in a technical field and/or related experience;

●      Minimum of five years of project construction estimating experience. Value for experience in the solar PV/battery storage, power systems  estimating experience;

●      Requires strong spreadsheet/computer skills, familiarity with estimating software, Excel, Smartsheet, Google Sheet and word processing;

●      Expert judgment, analysis and analytic skills;

●      Ability to read technical project documents/prints;

●      Knowledge of technical components, with emphasis on solar racking, electrical commodities and components, civil and labor rates;

●      Self-motivated and well organized with proven ability to perform at a high level with limited direct oversight and management;

●      Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment;

●      Demonstrated success at building team relationships and partnerships across organizational lines;

●      A high degree of emotional intelligence;

●      Team player – willingness to pitch in across the organization;

●      High level of organization and tech savvy; 

About Working at Encore

Our team is our single greatest asset and that of which we are most proud. Encore team members share a single mission – building the clean energy economy of the future in a responsible manner that creates high quality jobs and enhances the communities in which our projects operate.

We invest heavily in our team – here are a few of the benefits we offer:

●      Complete, high quality medical benefits that include flex time options for child and family care and extended parental leave

●      Work-life balance with flexible work schedules (remote work opportunities) and attractive paid-time off policy

●      13 paid holidays (includes 2 floating holidays of employee’s choice)

●      One paid volunteer day each fiscal quarter

●      401k profit sharing

●      Continuing education and tuition assistance

Encore believes that an equitable and inclusive work environment, and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We are not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We are looking for candidates who can expand our culture, challenge business as usual, and bring their whole, authentic selves to work. We strive to provide those candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.

Encore provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Encore complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which Encore has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,

placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please send resume to careers@encorerenewableenergy.com