Civil Estimator at Koch

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DEPCOM is currently hiring a Civil Estimator. This position ideally will be based in our Houston, TX, Scottsdale, AZ, or Bedminster, NJ office; however, remote work within the U.S. is an option. This position is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.

What You Will Do

As a Civil Estimator at DEPCOM Power, you will help develop accurate, detailed project estimates that support our solar and battery energy storage projects. You will work closely with business development, engineering, and project delivery teams to prepare competitive estimates that align with project execution strategies and business objectives.

• Support the refinement of civil estimating processes and templates to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop detailed civil cost estimates for solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.
• Maintain estimating tools, historical cost data, and productivity assumptions used to prepare estimates.
• Prepare project cost estimates aligned with RFP requirements for utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams to evaluate project opportunities and optimize project costs.
• Identify project risks and support development of mitigation strategies.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, client discussions, and estimate review sessions.
• Conduct site visits as needed and document findings that improve estimate quality and project planning.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in heavy civil construction, estimating, construction management, and/or project management.
• Knowledge of cost estimating practices and estimating software such as InEight or similar platforms.
• Experience using takeoff software such as Bluebeam, AgTek, or similar tools.
• Understanding of earthwork, foundations, roads, drainage, and site development activities.
• Experience preparing or supporting project estimates for construction projects.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience supporting civil construction projects within commercial, renewable energy, or utility-scale solar environments.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working with field and engineering teams to improve estimating accuracy.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• Experience leveraging generative AI to streamline workflows and improve outcomes.

For this role, we anticipate paying $110,000 - $150,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).