About this role
Electrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge. As the country's largest open DC fast charging network, Electrify America is actively contributing to electrifying mobility today and building a more sustainable future.
At Electrify America, we value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We strive to establish a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can develop personally and professionally. As a team member at this rapidly growing company, you can work on state-of-the-art technology and join a team making a significant impact in the world. If you're interested in joining a dynamic, innovative company, Electrify America is a place where you can learn, grow, and make a difference!
Brief Role Description
The Civil Designer and Estimator will support Electrify America’s full design lifecycle—from initial development of conceptual site layouts and construction estimates to review of construction drawings and bids.
This role drives the pipeline of EVCS construction projects through leading the construction-related proposal deliverables for new commercial program and grant funding opportunities. This role will support Request for Proposals (RFP) responses by providing construction cost estimates, site plans, schedules, supporting AEC supplier information, and any other construction-related deliverables. This role will be responsible for ensuring RFP response deadlines are met and a competitive package is submitted. The Civil Designer and Estimator should be able to understand RFP requirements, and identify supplier partners with appropriate qualifications and pricing to submit a compelling RFP response. Other than RFPs, opportunities for new commercial customers will also be supported by the Civil Designer and Estimator who will develop construction budgets and site plans using AutoCAD or Bluebeam as needed.
The role will utilize construction estimating software RS Means to develop pricing. The Civil Designer and Estimator will develop estimating templates and tools for the overall construction project managers to utilize. As needed by the construction project managers, the Civil Designer and Estimator will review vendor pricing for projects and construction change orders to verify fair market price.
The Civil Designer and Estimator will be capable of interpreting grant requirements as they relate to site development, developing response materials for grant applications, and administering grant requirements to construction vendors and Project Development Managers. The role requires a high level of policy reading and cross function communication with the Incentives and Field Team to ensure grant requirements are met during the application and implementation stage.
The Civil Designer and Estimator will work closely with the Operations Design Manager to develop drafting standards, and AutoCAD custom tools to deepen the organization and efficiency of the design team. The Civil Designer will create site plans, as well as review supplier-produced site drawings to confirm cost efficacy of designs and adherence to Electrify America’s design standards. Other duties include researching due diligence requirements that affect site layouts, and incorporating land surveys (including title) into layouts.
Possible Tasks within this Role
- Leads construction team deliverable for RFP responses (20%)
- Creates construction budgets and estimating tools. Analyzes vendor budgets and change orders to verify fair market pricing (20%)
- Create site drawing layouts for Real Estate Team (20%) supporting Electrify America owned and operated network
- Review construction drawings at the CD50, CD90, and CD100 stage (30%)
- Interpret construction-related grant application requirements and prepare deliverables to submit for grant funding (5%)
- Communicate construction-related grant requirements to project managers (5%)
Qualification requirements
Years of Relevant Experience
- 4+ years of relevant experience in site planning, civil design, construction document development, construction estimating, or related fields.
Education and Certifications – Required
- Civil or Mechanical Engineering bachelor's degree
- Engineering In Training (EIT) certification
- Professional Certificate in Construction Estimating (PCSE) or equivalent work experience
Education and Certifications – Desired
- Civil Engineering bachelor's degree
- Civil Engineer Professional Engineer (PE) certification
- Certification of competency in RS Means, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, Excel, or similar software
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Association of Proposal Management Professions (APMP) certification or equivalent work experience
Skills
- Advanced site design skills. Minimum 3 years producing site layouts in AutoCAD. Ideal candidate will have minimum 3 years using AutoCAD Civil 3D to create civil drawing plan sets. Preferable experience is creating layouts for commercial retail site layout applications.
- Advanced site design skills using AutoCAD Civil3D, including ability to grade sites to meet ADA requirements.
- Experience using Bluebeam to create and edit drawings
- Experience designing sites with new electric service is preferred
- Experience performing QAQC of site civil drawings
- Understanding of how site design informs project utility and construction costs. Ability to recognize design efficiencies and cost adders.
- Construction estimating capabilities, preferably using RS Means
- Design and construction supplier evaluation capabilities
- Understanding of incentive funding impact on construction project schedules and timelines
- Creating compelling RFP responses for site development projects
- Ability to create renderings or graphic illustrations of site improvements
- Demonstrated ability to meet project timelines
- Understanding of customer needs
Specialized Skills – Required
- Extensive experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D to create civil plans
- Experience in site grading and stormwater management designs
- Extensive experience using Bluebeam to edit and create site drawings
- Experience in developing and managing construction projects and budgets
- Experience using project estimating software (Excel or RS Means)
- Experience in responding to Requests for Proposal (RFP) within the AEC industry
- Experience managing AEC suppliers
- Experience developing design and construction scope of project contracts
- Excellent understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
- High attention to detail and quality control
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving ability
- Ability to work autonomously
- Proven ability to meet deadlines
Work Flexibility
- Travel up to 35–45% for site walks, design charrettes, industry conferences, internal trainings, and partner reviews
- Ability to support U.S. cross-regional teams and timelines
Electrify America, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.
This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Electrify America endeavors to make www.electrifyamerica.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, industry-based experience, skills, training, credentials, and other qualifications.
The range for this position is $85,000-$100,000.
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About Volkswagen AG
The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group is made up of ten brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge, ŠKODA, SEAT, CUPRA, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche and Ducati.
Our group sells vehicles in 153 countries and operates 114 production plants worldwide. Each working day, around 675,000 employees worldwide produce cars, are involved in vehicle-related services or work in the other fields of business.
Our goal is to make mobility sustainable for us and for future generations. Our promise: With electric drive, digital networking and autonomous driving, we make the automobile clean, quiet, intelligent and safe. At the same time, our core product becomes even more emotional and offers a completely new driving experience. It is also becoming part of the solution when it comes to climate and environmental protection. In this way, the car can continue to be a cornerstone of contemporary, individual and affordable mobility in the future. #Shapingmobility
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What you'll do
- The Civil Designer and Estimator will support the full design lifecycle, including developing site layouts and construction estimates. This role also involves leading RFP responses and ensuring deadlines are met for competitive submissions.
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