Full Time Construction Project Manager Jobs in Delaware

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream-we're making it reality.

For over two decades, we've been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what's possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled "time-to-power" capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Construction Cost Estimator to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Senior Manager, Proposal Operations and will be based in Newark, Delaware. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week .

Role and Responsibilities:

• Strong understanding of a broad set of electrical engineering and construction solutions and must have the ability to interface with the internal design and external customer process.
• Defines and sets competitive construction estimates, budgets, methods, timeline, and evaluates financial risks
• Support in verifying cost for construction change orders.
• Compile comprehensive cost estimates for fuel cell construction projects. Estimated costs will be based on a preliminary site plan, one line diagram, Basis of Design document and observations noted during initial site surveys.
• Review site plan and one-line diagrams for fuel cell installation projects for accuracy and opportunity for cost reduction.
• Coordinate with Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Applications Engineers to value engineer project designs and identify any scope deviations.
• Support Site Design Manager in compiling RFIs, collaborate with EPCs to find opportunities in schedule and cost.
• Possess the knowledge to be at the forefront of the latest construction methods and execution for high-quality cost-effective site development.
• Performance tracking to track and summarize estimate performance collaborating with Finance.
• Lead ad-hoc cost studies that enable rapid decision-making based on payback, rate of return, etc.
• Continuous improvement of costing structure based on lessons learned and continuous feedback loops with downstream cross-functional teams

Skills and Experience:

• 8-10 years of relevant work experience is required, with 10+ years preferred in an EPC, GC, or construction environment, with a strong emphasis on electrical estimating and preconstruction services. This should include extensive work in construction cost estimating and pre-construction services, ideally across industrial, commercial, high-tech, utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage, and/or distributed generation (DG) projects, with demonstrated coordination with electrical and gas utilities for interconnection.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical material, equipment, and labor pricing, including switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, conduit, wire/cable, raceways, lighting systems, controls, and balance-of-plant electrical scopes; strong understanding of market volatility, lead times, vendor availability, and supply-chain drivers.
• Strong understanding of how schedule delays or accelerations impact budgets.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. labor market requirements, with emphasis on East and West Coast, union and non-union environments; international labor market knowledge a plus.
• Proficiency in electrical estimating methodologies, contracting strategies, purchasing, and supplier negotiations.
• Analytical ability to prepare supplier performance reports, cost/price analyses, and performance measures.
• Strong human relations skills to effectively interface with supervisors, cross-functional teams, and external suppliers/contractors.
• Ability to select supply sources, negotiate prices, manage bid processes, finalize purchase contracts, and evaluate supplier performance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to present technical and financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to lead cross-functional process improvement teams and align stakeholders across estimating, engineering, procurement, and execution.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen, able to seamlessly balance strategic vision and tactical execution.
• Demonstrates initiative, resilience, and adaptability; leads by example with a "live and learn" mindset. Courage, accountability, and energy strongly valued.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

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Salary Ranges:$127,900.00 - $184,100.00