The Company

Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering adiverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.

The Role

The Senior Cost Estimator will be flexible in a constantly changing environment, work well on a team and can also function autonomously as required by deliverable schedules, is highly organized, and can articulate and effectively communicate complex topics to non-specialists. This role reports into the Engineering, Procurement & Construction department.

Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Develop new and help refine existing processes for ensuring all projects have cost estimates linked to the design and scope, with appropriate contingencies related to the maturity of the project.
• Own the cost estimate product and incorporate input from stakeholders.
• Continue to develop the existing cost estimate model through Excel Workbooks and refine model reporting for issuance to stakeholders/wider audiences.
• Develop the process for providing cost estimates to the organization (tasking, delegation, version control, and workflow).
• Assist in the development of training materials for future estimating personnel.
• Communicate and collaborate with prospective EPC partners, and work with those contacts to effectively scope projects and compare/level incoming bids against internal cost estimates.
• Review EPC bids for accuracy against technical specifications.
• Participate in negotiations with EPCs for market competitiveness.
• Collaborate with other team members and management to help form a view on forward costs. Analyze and make recommendations on cost impact of new technology.
• Conduct site visits with potential EPCs. Travel (5-10 times per year) to visit project sites and other Cypress offices.

Skills and Qualifications

• 2-4 year’s work experience in estimating and 5 years of overall work experience, preferably in solar project development, construction, finance, engineering consulting, or relevant experience.
• Undergraduate degree in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering / Physics / Construction Management.
• Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications.
• Familiarity with PVsyst preferred.
• Strong Excel experience, experience building cost estimating tools, familiarity with Python.
• Proficient understanding of entire solar project lifecycle; energy storage knowledge a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of team, knowing when to seek help.
• Flexibility to modify course in real-time in response to fluid facts and circumstances.
• Proactive and solution-focused communication skills which extend across all organizational and management levels.

Location(s): Preferred, not required:

• Santa Monica, CA
• Sacramento, CA
• Durham, NC
• Open to remote DOE

Benefits:

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
• 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Fully expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement
• Company Swag

A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.

Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.