Sr. Civil Estimator

About BoxPower

BoxPower designs, builds and operates solar microgrids that deliver reliable, clean power to communities and utilities at the edge of the grid. Our projects range from utility remote grids to community energy systems and distributed power solutions commercial and industrial applications. We are headquartered in Grass Valley, California. 

The role

The Sr. Civil Estimator owns the civil and site work cost for every BoxPower bid, from early budget estimates through final pricing. You will turn drawings, site visits and subcontractor quotes into accurate, defensible estimates that let us win work and deliver it profitably. Many of our sites are remote, so a strong sense of logistics, access and mobilization cost is essential.

• Reports to: Preconstruction Manager
• Location: Grass Valley, CA (hybrid)
• Type: Full-time, exempt
• Travel: Occasional site visits as required

What you will do

• Prepare conceptual, budgetary and hard-bid estimates for civil and site work on BoxPower projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for earthwork, grading, foundations, concrete pads, trenching, conduit and duct banks, access roads, fencing, drainage and erosion control.
• Visit sites to assess access, soils, terrain and logistics, and build those conditions into the estimate.
• Write clear scopes of work, issue bid packages, and level and compare subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Build a complete cost picture, including labor, equipment, materials, mobilization, freight, permitting and contingency.
• Identify risks, exclusions and assumptions, and document them clearly in each estimate.
• Recommend value engineering options and constructability improvements to Engineering and Project Management.
• Maintain and improve BoxPower's cost database, unit rates and estimating templates.
• Hand off estimates to the project team at contract award and support budget setup and buyout.
• Compare final project costs against estimates to improve future accuracy.
• Mentor junior estimators and support standard estimating processes across the team.

What you bring

• 7+ years of civil or site work estimating experience with a general contractor, civil contractor or design-build firm.
• Strong working knowledge of earthwork, utilities, concrete, roads, drainage and site improvements.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural and electrical drawings, specifications and geotechnical reports.
• Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software (such as HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, PlanSwift or On-Screen Takeoff) and advanced Excel.
• A track record of accurate estimates on projects ranging from under $1M to $10M+.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including presenting estimates and assumptions to leadership.
• Ability to manage several bids at once and meet firm deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

• Experience estimating solar, battery storage, substation or utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience with remote or rural sites, including Alaska, where freight, access and seasonal limits drive cost.
• Familiarity with prevailing wage and public or utility-funded projects.
• Experience with design-build and EPC contracts.
• Working knowledge of RSMeans or similar cost references.
• Professional certification such as AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or ASPE Certified Professional Estimator (CPE).

Compensation The pay range for this position is $120,000 – $140,000 annually. Compensation offered will be
determined by the candidate's experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. 

Equal Employment Opportunity BoxPower, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of
any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, and termination. 

Reasonable Accommodations BoxPower is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates and individuals. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at hrteam@boxpower.io. We will engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process to identify
an effective accommodation. 

Fair Chance BoxPower will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act (AB 1008) and all other applicable law. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.