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Procurement & Estimation Coordinator

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Company Name: Encore Renewable Energy
Company Location: Burlington, VT
Work Type: On-site-only
Job Location: Burlington, VT
Employment Status: Full-time
Date Posted: August 27, 2024
Apply By: October 29, 2024
About Encore Renewable Energy
Encore Renewable Energy is a leading integrated clean energy services company headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, focused on developing, building, owning and operating sustainable, high return community-scale solar PV systems, large scale energy storage applications and 21st century solutions for the redevelopment of underutilized property.
Encore is a dynamic, high-growth, team-oriented, entrepreneurial company. We are a group of colleagues committed to the triple bottom line of people, planet, profit, and are willing to take on responsibilities outside of our comfort zone. We hope you are too!
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our growing EPC team. In this role, you will support the estimating and procurement process to help ensure timely acquisition of materials and accurate cost estimation of projects. This role will primarily act in the day-to-day operations of procurement and can include more in depth estimating and forecasting depending on the applicant’s interest. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to kickstart and/or rapidly grow a career in the solar industry.

Your Core Responsibilities

  • Solicit and compare quotes from multiple vendors and across disciplines
  • Compare quotes and procurement items to existing estimates
  • Assist in negotiating terms and conditions with suppliers
  • Originate purchase orders
  • Maintain and update construction management software for both pipeline and active construction projects
  • Help ensure procurement timelines are within the bounds of current project schedules
  • Understand construction drawings/line diagrams at a basic level to decipher procurement needs
  • Manage supplier relationships
  • Assist with delivery and storage logistics
  • Work with construction project managers to help meet any immediate needs on projects that may arise
  • Facilitate engineering review of quotes and approval drawings, and act as communication liaison between engineering and outside parties
  • Assist in adapting early to mid-stage estimation efforts according to changing project requirements
  • Collaborate with the Director of Estimation and Procurement on current market trends to inform estimating and forecasting efforts
  • Perform other duties as they arise and are assigned

Your Skills and Experiences

    • Preferably 1-3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management or estimation
    • Solar experience is a plus but not required
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
    • Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
    • Strong commitment to upholding and meeting deadlines
    • Commitment to personal learning, growth and development
    • Commitment to Encore’s values
Life at Encore
Our team is our single greatest asset and that of which we are most proud. Encore team members share a single mission – building the clean energy economy of the future in a responsible manner that creates high quality jobs and enhances the communities in which our projects operate.
We invest heavily in our team – here are a few of the perks and benefits we offer:
●      Complete, high quality medical benefits that include flex time options for child and family care and extended parental leave
●      100% of health-care premiums funded by Encore
●      Work-life balance with flexible work schedules (remote work opportunities) and attractive paid-time off policy
●      13 paid holidays (includes 2 floating holidays of employee’s choice)
●      One paid volunteer day each fiscal quarter
●      401k profit sharing
●      Employee equity participation program
●      Continuing education and tuition assistance
Justice, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
 
Encore believes that an equitable and inclusive work environment, and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We are not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We are looking for candidates who can expand our culture, challenge business as usual, and bring their whole selves to work. We strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.
Encore provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Encore complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which Encore has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate.
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