Senior HV​/BESS Estimator

Job Title

Senior HV/BESS Estimator

Department:
Estimation

Location:

Ankeny, IA

Supervisor:
Senior HV/BESS Estimating Manager

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Position Status:
Permanent;
Full-time

Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office):
Hybrid

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells

USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells

USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells

USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells

USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, Development, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells

USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells

USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

As a Senior HV/BESS Estimator in our utility-scale solar Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, you will play a crucial role in the successful execution of our projects. You will work closely with the estimators and work closely with various departments to accurately estimate costs and resources required for utility-scale solar and BESS and standalone BESS projects. Your expertise will guide decision‑making processes, ensuring the profitability and efficiency of our projects.

Your primary focus will be providing firm bid/submittal documents and cost estimates inclusive of all activities related to high‑voltage substations and BESS pricing by leveling, reviewing, and analyzing subcontractor and material proposals, performing take‑offs, scope reviews, risk identification, engineering optimization, and increasing margins through identifying cost efficiencies. This position reports to the Senior HV/BESS Estimating Manager in charge of overseeing all estimating activities and approvals related to the EPC business or another senior management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate.

This position is a hybrid, working out your home office and traveling to jobsites, working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. Overtime and weekend working hours may be required as needed. This position is expected to travel up to 25%.

• Leadership and Management
  • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and deadlines.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the estimation process.
• Develop and manage a cost model
  • Use computer estimating software to create and compile estimates.
  • Develop assemblies in estimating software.
• Cost Estimation
  • Oversee the preparation of detailed cost estimates for utility‑scale solar projects specifically related to the HV Substation and BESS including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
  • Analyze project specifications, drawings, and other documents to accurately determine project scope and requirements.
  • Utilize historical data, industry benchmarks, and market trends to ensure cost estimates…