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August 22, 2024

Infinite Energy - Electrical & Solar Engineering

Carlow

FULL TIME


Solar/Electrical Estimator

SUMMARY:
Based in Carlow, Infinite Energy are a leading provider of Solar PV and Electrical Engineering Solutions to Domestic and Commercial customers. To assist with our sales department, we are seeking Solar/Electrical Estimator to join our small but growing team.
JOB OVERVIEW:
As a Solar Estimator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate commercial proposals, cost management and analysis, and feed directly into the operational aspects of projects. You will collaborate with the project management team from BOQ to variance analysis and overruns.
This is a full-time position within a busy and growing company. The role requires some potential travel to visit sites and meet with clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Generate quotations and commercial proposals based on tender requests & quotation requests etc. Manage the quotation and pricing function within the company – take ownership of same, turn around commercial proposals in a timely manner.
  • Review tenders – complete tender return packs with all required information to include technical submittals where applicable. Monitor E Tenders (and similar) for relevant projects and complete same.
  • Liaise with technical director, design executive and finance to accurately cost each proposal.
  • Liaise with operational team to analysis budget vs actual on projects competed – in order to identify areas of improvement while also building this information into future proposals (ie. utilize and maximize historical data when completing new proposals).
  • Be aware of over runs and gain understanding of reasoning. Where applicable, build into future proposals.
  • Conduct site surveys (where necessary), coordinate, and communicate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure accurate pricing.
  • Maintain and update pricing database for all equipment (where necessary), all subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
  • Maintain and manage the quotation database – ensuring standardisation and streamlining of all processes within this area.
  • Report on a weekly and monthly basis key information completed in a reporting period.
  • Communicate directly with potential clients, consultants, engineers on queries and clarifications required in order to submit accurate proposals.
  • Accurately communicate information on jobs won to the operations team so that all relevant information is transferred to allow for a seamless installation.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment, communicate with customers, building and maintaining strong relationships.
  • Work with purchasing and design to track all cost components for each job. Regularly update pricing lists, assumptions etc based on factual information gathered from within the company.
  • Revise commercial proposals as and when required.
  • Maintain updates in new technology by reading trade publications and attending trade shows.
  • Utilize Blue Beam and offer similar technologies to complete take offs.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • 3+years of field experience in Estimation – Solar/Electrical
  • Ability to read and understand civil and electrical drawings & specifications.
  • Understand electrical and building codes and regulation.
  • Ability to clearly read and understand scopes of work.
  • Strong organizational, multitasking skills, and detail oriented.
  • Effective communication, team player, analytical thinking and problem solving ability.
  • Ability to use MS Teams, MS Excel, and different estimating Software.
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Degree/ Expertise in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits and project meetings.
  • Ability to work independently and unsupervised.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €50,000.00-€70,000.00 per year
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
Education:
  • Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
  • Estimating: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

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