Estimating Manager

• Location(s):
• Chicago, IL, US, 60654
• Austin, TX, US, 78701

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Project Management
Remuneration: Exempt

The Estimating Manager will provide support to the development team. The primary responsibilities of this role are to manage the estimating function, deliver budgetary estimates and evaluate bids.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with developers, engineers, pre-construction project managers, and project execution to determine the best construction approach
• Read and understand contract documents including relevant studies (i.e. Geotech/phase 1 reports) and permits
• Incorporate benchmark data, trends and historical pricing to generate detailed cost estimates
• Provide indicative and detailed estimates applying various estimating methods and mathematical models utilizing estimating software's and tools
• Identify risks and opportunities and maintain register
• Conduct estimate review meetings across multiple departments including Development, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, Energy Marketing, Transmission, and Finance
• Generate bid schedules for RFP packages
• Review/abstract contractor bids
• Conduct project hand-off meetings
• Assist in the execution of project contracts and perform and approve change orders and invoices as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Engineering or Construction related field from an accredited university
• Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience; minimum 5 years of progressive project management experience
• Construction experience is preferred
• Competent with estimating software's WinEst, HeavyBid, Hard Dollar or Bid to Win
• Excellent math, computer, analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, flexible and adaptable to changes to planned tasks or schedules
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), SharePoint and Teams
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
• Able to travel 25% of the time

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $130,000 - $170,000 . The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry - and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years' experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group's Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges - and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you'll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together.