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Estimating Manager

AT RWE Clean Energy
RWE Clean Energy

Estimating Manager

Austin, TX

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

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Qualifications:

  • Bachelors in Engineering or Construction related field from an accredited university
  • Minimum 8 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

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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Any questions? Contact HR: Cole Riedl,

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.

Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX, USA; Chicago, IL, USA
Job ID: RWE_Renewable-88084-en_GB
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Holiday Events
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Unconscious Bias Training
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program