Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Deutsche Windtechnik (DWT) is Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider, offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source. 

With more than 9,000 WTGs under contract and more than 2,200 worldwide employees operating in Europe, the US and Asia, Deutsche Windtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services. 

Deutsche Windtechnik (DWT) came to North America and started operations here in 2018. Headquartered in Houston, TX., it is our goal to set the standard for best-in-class levels of quality, safety, efficiency, and customer service in the US market. 

Ready to play a key role in building accurate and executable wind turbine repower proposals? 

The Senior Estimator develops competitive cost estimates for utility-scale repower, major-component replacement, retrofit, and construction projects. This position leads the estimating process from RFP review through proposal submission and project turnover. 

Working across Operations, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Crane & Rigging, Logistics, Business Development, and Safety, the Senior Estimator evaluates project requirements, identifies risks and exclusions, and ensures estimates reflect how the work will be performed in the field. 

What you will work on: 

• Lead detailed estimates for wind turbine repower and major-component projects? 

• Review RFPs, drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, technical documentation, and client requirements? 

• Develop labor, equipment, crane, tooling, logistics, subcontractor, travel, and indirect-cost estimates? 

• Development of detailed project estimates for utility-scale wind repower projects 

• Assist in the preparation of customer proposals and bid packages 

• Review and validation of subcontractor and vendor quotations 

• Creation and maintenance of schedules of values (SOVs) 

• Cost modeling and scenario analysis for alternative execution strategies such as schedule variations 

• Change order pricing and evaluation 

• Bid tabulation and commercial comparisons 

• Development and maintenance of estimating databases and historical cost benchmarks 

• Support for project budgeting, forecasting, and risk assessments 

• Coordination with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to validate scope and assumptions 

 

Are You Ready to: 

• Calculate costs using crew composition, labor classifications, production rates, unit rates, and project duration? 

• Develop estimates at the turbine, activity, project, and overall program levels? 

• Identify scope gaps, assumptions, exclusions, risks, and potential cost exposure? 

• Support proposal development and transition awarded projects to Operations? 

What You’ll Get: 

• 401k with a fully vested, generous company match available after 6 months. 

• Generous PTO and excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits. 

• Competitive compensation. 

• Personalized and ongoing training. 

DWT CULTURE: 

What sets us apart is our intense focus on our customers, employees, and culture. 

Our Mission:  To be the most trusted O&M partner to wind farm owners. 

Our Vision:  To empower the Americas’ achievement of 100% renewable energy, one wind turbine at a time. 

We accomplish this by building a team and culture around our core values: Transparent, Innovative, Guiding, Efficient, and Reliable. We call ourselves TIGERs, and we hope you get an opportunity to join us someday! 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

Deutsche Windtechnik (DWT) is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics or status.

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Contract work, For subcontractor, Worldwide

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