Construction Estimator - Community Solar

Construction Estimator - Renewable Energy EPC

Location: White Plains, NY Type: Full time, office based Compensation: $80,000-$125,000, depending on experience

A growing renewable energy EPC is seeking a Construction Estimator to join its in house team in White Plains, NY. This role supports pre construction planning and cost estimating for projects across the commercial and smaller utility scale renewable energy sector in the United States.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams across engineering, procurement, construction, and project development. This is a highly collaborative position suited to someone who is detail oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast paced project environment.

Key Responsibilities Estimating and Cost Development

• Prepare detailed construction cost estimates across multiple project stages.
• Produce conceptual, budgetary, and final estimates as projects progress.
• Complete quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and site plans.
• Assess labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor pricing, logistics, and productivity assumptions.
• Build contingencies, escalation allowances, and risk based pricing into estimates.

Preconstruction and Coordination

• Work with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to confirm scope and constructability.
• Support internal pricing reviews and project handoffs from development into execution.
• Assist with subcontractor outreach, bid comparison, and scope clarification.
• Contribute to value engineering and cost optimisation discussions.

Systems, Tools, and Reporting

• Use project management and documentation systems to track scope and pre construction activity.
• Maintain accurate estimating files, assumptions logs, and historical cost data.
• Support preliminary scheduling and sequencing assumptions where required.
• Assist with schedule driven cost analysis and planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years of construction estimating experience, 1 year of large scale renewables.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and means.
• Experience producing quantity takeoffs and detailed estimates.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with cost models.
• Strong communication, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work onsite in White Plains, NY.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in renewable energy, electrical infrastructure, EPC, or large scale construction.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar.
• Understanding of EPC project structures and risk allocation.

Why Consider This Role

• In house estimating position with direct impact on project success.
• Exposure to large scale renewable energy projects.
• Collaborative team environment with strong visibility.
• Opportunity for long term growth as the business continues to expand.