[Hiring] Senior Manager, Project Construction Estimation @Energy Vault

Role Description

We seek an experienced Senior Manager, Project Construction Estimation to support cost estimation for building Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and/or Data Center projects globally. You will be part of the application engineering team and work directly with application engineers and the commercial team. These projects are based on our technology-agnostic energy storage systems to provide dynamic solutions to our clients, including utilities, governments, and industrial companies. As we rapidly grow and deliver on more contracts worldwide, you will be responsible for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) proposal processes globally and play a key role in the global EPC cost framework.

Your Mission

• Listen to and address the needs of customers by designing a technology-agnostic solution which meets and exceeds customer requirements.
• Create RFPs or RFQs and work with procurement to identify suitable partner(s).
• Work across teams to pull information and resources as necessary to design and differentiate customer-centric solutions.
• Run techno-economic analysis to drive optimum design and solution.
• Develop the necessary tools and processes to drive continuous improvement in Energy Vault’s customer proposals and offerings.
• Be able to interpret & create if necessary SLDs and site layouts that accurately represent the proposed solutions.
• Work with team lead to identify strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

• 2+ years engineering experience with Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and 2+ years with Renewable Generation technologies.
• 5+ years of construction experience with Renewable Energy Systems.
• BS in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or similar) strongly preferred, but not required.
• Existing relationships with North American based EPC companies.
• Experience in negotiating EPC contracts with subcontracts.
• Experience with Renewable Energy Project management is a plus.
• Experience with Data Center Project management is a plus.
• Experience with electrical power systems designed for power generation, distribution, and storage.
• Experience managing all aspects of technical solution proposal including site evaluation and analysis, technology selection and optimization, detailed costing and estimating, and EPC contract negotiations.
• Basic knowledge of NEC, IBC, IEC and IEEE requirements in renewable and energy storage industry.
• Experience in electrical design including basic conductor sizing, protection and controls configuration, and familiarity with substation design and engineering concepts.
• Good knowledge and understanding of inverter-based power systems including basic design principles and limitations.
• Good understanding of electricity markets and products and use cases realized by Energy Storage systems.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, rapid growth environments.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• 401K employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Company-paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance.
• 8-weeks for Paternity leave.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Flexible time off plus sick leave.
• Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.