Job Description

Position Summary


As a member of the Operations team, the Executive Director of Estimating and Procurement will report to the Vice President, Pre-Construction and Project Controls. He or she will assist in developing and implementing an estimating and procurement program that is accurate and competitive across all markets and geographies where Safari is building projects. The Executive Director will ensure that Safaris bidding and procurement process takes advantage the latest and most accurate tools and data resources, a solid network of suppliers and contractors, favorable pricing, as well as the Directors industry-leading judgement and experience.

In addition to leading estimating and procurement, the Executive Director will assist with project planning and scheduling, assist in creation and maintenance of project budgets, work with engineering and construction functional groups to plan projects for successful execution. The Director will be responsible for coordinating Business Development, Project Development, Engineering, and Construction functional groups to ensure seamless transition from the project sales stage to the execution stage. The successful candidate will continually seek to improve processes. The ability to work independently and as a team member are critical, as well as the desire and innovative mind set to operate as an important contributor within a fast-pace and dynamic company environment.

Primary Responsibilities

* Creation or management of all estimates and budgets in support of Sales and Operations
* Work closely with Business Development in crafting competitive pricing approaches to new project opportunities
* Update and maintain costs and cost codes for proper cost breakdown
* Develop additional cost templates as Safari Energy expands its regional and technical range
* Review all project documents, clearly defining project scope.
* Perform a careful review of preliminary and final scoping documents (engineering, RFP, contract terms and conditions) and contracting apparatus to gain a clear understanding of project risk and responsibilities
* Research local conditions, area-specific cost, tax liabilities, permitting and interconnection requirements, and labor markets to capture all cost for inclusion in estimates
* Identify any scope gaps; ensure all cost are covered by either subcontractor pricing or internal estimates
* Responsible for overseeing the procurement and delivery of products and materials to ensure on-time, on budget project results for all projects
* Responsible for ensuring Safari Energys software tools are fully functional and best-in-class
* Track estimates through the life of projects, analyzing cost and variables for project controls support and to improve future estimate accuracy
* In collaboration with Project Management, develop cost-loaded schedules and project cash flows
* Find qualified Sub-Contractors and Suppliers and negotiate favorable price and delivery terms
* Assist all Operations team members in developing and formally documenting processes in the Operations Manual
* Create and maintain historical data for forward-looking cost analyses
* Identify best practices and opportunities for improvement in all related departments (bidding/estimating, project planning, engineering, project execution, etc.), with an emphasis on simplification

Candidate Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

* Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
* Minimum of 10 years of solid estimating and procurement experience and 15 years of overall related experience
* Experience with solar energy systems, commercial construction, and electrical contracting strongly preferred
* Working knowledge of solar-related products and prices, contractors, labor rates for related trades and US regions, and current construction practices
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills; working knowledge of estimating tools and database systems, spreadsheets, and integrated software applications
* Success managing staff as well as working across multi-functional areas within an organization

Preferred Qualifications

Must be passionate about the renewable energy business, hardworking and thrive in the fast pace of a rapidly growing company. In addition, the Director of Estimating and Procurement must possess:

* Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
* Minimum of 10 years of solid estimating and procurement experience and 15 years of overall related experience
* Experience with solar energy systems, commercial construction, and electrical contracting strongly preferred
* Working knowledge of solar-related products and prices, contractors, labor rates for related trades and US regions, and current construction practices
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills; working knowledge of estimating tools and database systems, spreadsheets, and integrated software applications
* Success managing staff as well as working across multi-functional areas within an organization

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our company is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.

NOTE: Due to the large volume of applicants, only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

Job Expires

10-Feb-2022