National Grid Renewables, which includes the renewables development company formerly known as Geronimo Energy, is a leading North American renewable energy company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with satellite offices located in the regions where it develops, constructs, and operates renewable energy projects. As a farmer-friendly and community focused company, National Grid Renewables develops projects for corporations and utilities that seek to repower America’s electricity grid by reigniting local economies and reinvesting in a sustainable future. National Grid Renewables is part of the competitive, unregulated Ventures division of National Grid and has a portfolio of solar, wind, and energy storage projects located throughout the United States in various stages of development, construction and operation.
National Grid Renewables develops high value, competitive renewable energy projects. Our focus on communities and farmers means it’s not just about projects, but about the people we work with, both outside and inside our organization. National Grid Renewables Team Members embody our foundational culture of being entrepreneurial, creative, and nimble and take pride in supporting National Grid’s vision to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future for all.
Senior Preconstruction Estimator
- Job Title
- Senior Preconstruction Estimator
- Job ID
- 27739735
- Location
- Bloomington, MN, 55437
- Other Location
- Description
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National Grid Renewables is a full-service renewable energy company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. National Grid Renewables has developed over 2,400 megawatts of wind and solar projects that are either operational or currently under construction throughout the United States. National Grid Renewables has a multi-gigawatt development pipeline of wind and solar projects in various stages of development throughout the United States. National Grid Renewables provides custom solutions for utilities and corporations looking to harness renewable energy for business growth. With deep roots in agriculture, National Grid Renewables prides itself on developing renewable energy projects that are farmer-friendly, community-driven, and beneficial for rural communities.
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
The Sr. Pre-Construction Estimator will be reporting to the Director of Preconstruction and Estimating on the Project Delivery team. This role will interact with various departments including Development, Resource, Investment & Portfolio Management, Origination, Procurement, and Construction. The Sr. Pre-Construction Estimator will be a key member enabling NG Renewables to create accurate BOP estimates and guide stakeholders with informed decisions on future projects in respect to cost, technology, and overall CapEx. This position will require the individual to be a go-getter, a team player, and have superb technical knowledge. The Sr. Preconstruction Estimator will ensure that all Preconstruction project initiatives and processes are in conformity with the National Grid Renewables’ established policies and objectives while ensuring projects meet technical and regulatory requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING- Oversee internal construction estimating for solar, wind, and energy storage projects.
- Build out and maintain a cost database for documentation and future estimating purposes.
- Present to upper management on project cost estimates and alternative scenarios.
- Communicate regularly with all personnel to ensure satisfaction of internal/external customer requirements.
- Prioritize, multitask, and follow through on assigned tasks and projects with minimal supervision.
- Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards.
- Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Minimum 7+ years’ experience in estimating utility scale projects including solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems. Cost analysis experience a plus.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to understand technical documentation related to renewable energy projects such as interconnection agreements, facilities studies, permitting documents, local codes and regulations, civil and electrical construction specifications.
- Proficiency with construction estimating software, advanced level Microsoft Excel user, and Power BI proficiency a plus.
- Professional certifications such as CPE or PMP are a bonus.
National Grid Renewables believe fostering diversity, equity and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility. Open, honest and respectful ways of working, learning and communicating are the cornerstones of a successful business, and leveraging inclusion and diversity lead to better business results. At National Grid Renewables, we’re focused on creating a work environment where our people feel respected and included, and therefore empowered to be themselves.
