Construction Estimator/Preconstruction Manager

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.

At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.

Ameresco is searching for a Construction Estimator/Preconstruction Manager responsible for leading all estimating and preconstruction activities for large-scale energy generation, storage, and infrastructure projects. The role supports project development from conceptual estimating through detailed bid execution, ensuring cost accuracy, constructability, and alignment with project objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead development of Independent Cost Estimates (ICE), ROM estimates, and detailed bid estimates across all design phases.

• Perform quantity take-offs and develop labor, material, and equipment cost estimates across all trades.

• Manage subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, negotiation, and award processes.

• Conduct constructability reviews and value engineering to optimize project cost and schedule.

• Develop detailed General Conditions estimates aligned with project schedules.

• Coordinate with engineering, development, procurement, and construction teams.

• Manage RFI processes and support bid documentation in Procore.

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

• Support proposal development including pricing structures and cost narratives.

• Developing and managing strong relationships with subcontractors across our national footprint.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in commercial or utility-scale construction estimating.

• Ability to review confidential US security information.

• Ability to travel 10–25% as required.

Additional Qualifications:

• 5 years’ experience with federal and non-federal construction projects, including compliance with federal contracting requirements.

• Extensive experience in renewable energy projects including utility-scale solar (PV), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and data center infrastructure.

• Strong proficiency with Procore for RFI management, document control, and construction coordination.

• Advanced experience using RSMeans or equivalent cost databases for benchmarking and validation.

• Full project lifecycle experience from development through construction and closeout.

• Experience with high-voltage and medium-voltage systems (substations, transmission, and distribution).

• Demonstrated ability to lead preconstruction teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong understanding of market conditions, labor productivity, and regional pricing variations.

• Experience developing risk-based contingency and escalation strategies.

• Familiarity with estimating software such as HCSS, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or similar tools.

• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.

• Valid driver’s license in good standing.

• Maintain an “open mind” as it relates to learning new skills and working with a diverse group of engineering, construction and subcontractor professionals.

• Raising the bar, and elevating quality in everything you do mind set & work ethic.

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $111,000–$161,500 (presented in good faith). In addition to base pay, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, and may be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role.

Actual pay will depend on factors such as internal equity, skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. This range supports our commitment to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. Compensation may vary by work location, including remote arrangements.

We disclose salary ranges and benefits in all required external and internal postings and will provide further details upon request at any stage of the hiring process. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Ameresco challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

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Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.