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Job Ref:  2013-3255
Employer:  SunPower.
City:  Richmond
State/Province:  CA
Country:  United States
Job Description:  Overview: Do you want to make a bigger impact on the world? SunPower's vision is to change the way the world is powered, and we are doing that every day with a brilliant, passionate and driven team. SunPower is widely recognized as the global leader in high-efficiency solar for residential, commercial and utility markets. We operate in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia and are seeking talented people to join us in building a global clean energy future.

SunPower is committed to the success of our company, our employees and the communities around the world that need us most. We support our employees' commitment to their communities through a culture of volunteerism, and through The SunPower Foundation, which makes grants to green initiatives throughout the world. As a company, we operate with the highest sustainability standards.

In an industry that is reshaping the world's energy future, there's no better place to be than SunPower.
Summary of Role: SunPower is seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to support estimating and subcontractor buy out negotiation for solar projects, globally. The Senior Estimator reports to the Senior Manager of Estimating & Cost Reduction and will be responsible providing estimating support, leading subcontractor buyout, improving estimating processes and procedures, and participating as a key member in cost reduction activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned):
  • Supervise a team of estimators delivering rooftop, carport and utility estimates (conceptual, budgetary & binding)
  • Interact with Procurement, Supply Chain, Shipping & Logistics, Finance, Sales, R&D, and cost reduction program managers & participants
  • Understanding, communicating and mitigating project risk for domestic and international project opportunities
  • Driving industry standardization of estimating processes
  • Provide Estimating Support as needed (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, General Conditions)

Minimum Requirements:
  • Education: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
  • 10 years of professional work experience in general contracting industry performing in depth estimating, subcontractor de-scoping, buyout/selection, potential cost impact and change order evaluations
  • Possess clear understanding of how field activities are performed, measuring production rates and project controls processes
  • Must have extensive hands-on knowledge of principles and concepts of cost engineering as they relate to budgeting, monitoring and tracking actual costs, change orders and forecasting
  • Experience with projects located outside of the United States
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), the ability to interface and influence at all levels of an organization
  • Ability to thrive in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment
  • Experience implementing processes, procedures and methodologies
  • Hands-on experience with MS Office suite products
  • Location: Richmond, CA
  • Travel:

Preferred Requirements:
  • AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) Certification
  • Strong knowledge/experience with PMBOK Project Management body of knowledge
  • PMI Certification
  • Solar and/or Large Power Plant project experience
Other Info
  • Limited relocation assistance may be available
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07/27/2013

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