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Project Estimator II - Engineering & Construction
Payrate: $45/hr
Location: Remote
Duration: 1 year contract
NextEra Energy Resources is one of the largest wholesale generators of electric power and renewable energy from the wind and sun in North America.
Position Specific Description
This Position is located at NextEra Energys Corporate Campus in Juno Beach, Florida. It is imperative that the individual be physically located at our Corporate Campus.
NextEra Energy, the industry leader in clean energy, is seeking an innovative, dynamic individual to join the Estimating Group within the Engineering & Construction Division. This position will be filled by an individual with some experience in estimating or construction and a passion for helping NextEra Energy deliver clean, reliable power to its customers.
The Project Estimator II will be a key member of the inventive and vibrant preconstruction estimating team and will support design of projects for NextEra Energy. The ideal candidate has some experience in estimating, a preliminary understanding of construction means and methods, a preliminary understanding of construction requirements and basic project management skills. In this role, you will collaborate with cross functional teams involved in project development, planning, engineering, and execution to develop project estimates and improve estimating tools.
Day to day responsibilities include leading the preparation of estimate and the development of pricing models. The candidate will have the ability to grow their skillset, and potentially branch out to all technologies we work on including wind energy, solar energy, energy storage, oil and gas pipelines, transmission lines, substations, water treatment, and simple & combined cycle fossil power generation.
Job Overview
This position develops, quantifies, costs, and provides a complete capital expenditure (CapEx) model for evaluating projects. CapEx models include all engineering, material, direct construction, and indirect construction costs. Employees in this role provide technical guidance, estimating knowledge, market pricing, and staffing considerations during the estimating process.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Prepares capital cost estimates
Review designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives when appropriate
Coordinate and interface on a regular basis with other departments to ensure communication and understanding of proposal/project objectives and the most efficient and productive utilization of resources
Review layouts, designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives when appropriate
Remains current with technology and industry evolution in order to assure that project capital estimates anticipate the correct market conditions
Establish, build and implement metrics for cost and construction estimate
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
Experience: Entry Level
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in the following Fields of Study
o Engineering Mechanical
o Engineering Civil
o Construction Science
o Construction Management
Experience:1+ years in estimating or construction on large, heavy civil projects in the power market sector
Strong preference for candidates with previous experience in renewables.
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