Senior Estimation Manager

Senior Estimation Manager

Swift Current Energy, a renewable energy project developer, owner and operator (“Swift Current” or the “Company”) is seeking a Senior Estimation Manager to support the Company’s development, engineering, procurement, construction and operations of its wind, solar, and energy storage projects. The Company has primary offices in Texas (Houston, Austin) and Massachusetts (Boston); preferably this role is based in one of the Company’s offices. Remote candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis with periodic travel expected to Company offices and project sites.

The Senior Estimation Manager will lead conceptual and detailed estimating efforts, support EPC and major equipment procurement activities, develop cost benchmarks and market intelligence, and help ensure projects are positioned for successful execution through accurate budgeting, risk assessment, and schedule-aligned cost forecasting.

The Estimator role provides a great opportunity to join a successful, high performing, and rapidly growing renewable energy company. In this role, the Estimator will work collaboratively across various functional teams to support project cost development and commercial execution throughout the project lifecycle. We value and reward initiative and emphasize a strong commitment to our employees and their responsibilities to their families. This position also affords an excellent opportunity for professional growth, working alongside industry experts and leaders. Additional information on Swift Current, our projects and our team is available at www.swiftcurrentenergy.com.

Job Scope:

The Senior Estimation Manager will work collaboratively with Development, Engineering, Procurement, and Project Management to develop, validate, and maintain project cost estimates from early-stage development through construction handoff. The primary responsibilities include the following:

• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed capital cost estimates for utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects.

• Coordinate with Development and Execution teams to align estimate assumptions with project design maturity and execution strategy.

• Support EPC and Capital Equipment procurement efforts, including bid leveling, scope normalization, commercial evaluations, and pricing analyses.

• Maintain and update estimating databases, historical benchmarks, labor assumptions, production rates, and escalation assumptions.

• Perform quantity takeoffs and validate engineering deliverables to support estimate accuracy.

• Develop schedule-aligned estimate assumptions, including escalation, contingency, indirect costs, and risk allowances.

• Support Basis of Estimate (BOE) development and investment committee materials.

• Conduct market pricing analyses for major equipment, subcontracted scopes, labor, and construction commodities.

• Support estimate risk assessments, Monte Carlo/sensitivity analyses, and scenario evaluations.

• Collaborate with Procurement and Project Management teams on contracting strategies and commercial execution plans.

• Assist in evaluating alternative technical and execution approaches to optimize project cost and schedule outcomes.

• Support project transition from development into execution through estimate turnover and assumption alignment.

• Develop effective relationships with EPC contractors, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to maintain current market intelligence.

• Additional duties as required.

The expected travel for this position is 15%. Job responsibilities may evolve based on Company needs and individual career growth. This role reports to the Vice President of Pre-Construction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in estimating, cost engineering, construction, or project controls for utility-scale energy or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Experience developing EPC, BOP, or self-perform construction estimates for renewable energy projects strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of utility-scale solar, wind, and/or battery energy storage construction methods and project execution.
• Experience with estimate development across varying levels of engineering/design maturity.
• Knowledge of labor productivity, construction indirects, equipment pricing, logistics, and subcontractor market conditions.
• Experience supporting EPC RFPs, bid evaluations, and commercial analyses.
• Familiarity with estimating software, cost databases, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Current authorization to live and work in the U.S.

Personal Characteristics:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Highly attentive to detail and estimate basis accuracy
• Collaborative and team oriented
• Self-motivated with strong ownership mentality
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to balance technical detail with commercial considerations.

Additional Details:

Swift Current provides a comprehensive salary and benefits package for full-time employees. Benefits include Company-paid medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as paid time off and a 401K match. We also provide voluntary benefits including pre-tax programs such as commuter and transit, and Dependent Care and Health Savings Accounts. Employees may also participate in additional coverage such as Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.