Product Cost Specialist

About Rondo Energy 

Rondo Energy's mission is to eliminate 15% of global CO2 emissions in 15 years. 

To accomplish this mission, Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our Heat Batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method. 
 

We are looking for an experienced, customer-centric Product Cost Specialist to refine the systems Rondo uses to estimate the cost of its product line, identify and quantify opportunities for product cost optimization, and coordinate internal/external stakeholders in the development and communication of current and future product cost projections. 

Join our team and together we can reduce world CO₂ emissions by 1% in 10 years, and by 15% in 15 years! 

What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to): 

• Cost estimation oversight for Rondo’s global product line 

• Build & refine systems for documenting estimates of Rondo’s product costs  

• Manage cost-estimate inputs from multiple stakeholders including supply chain, project development, project delivery and finance   

• Make recommendations and action programs to reduce product cost uncertainty and improve estimates  

• Collaborate to characterize the cost reduction potential of product cost ideas / programs 

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to identify potential areas for cost reduction, identify success requirements, lead the process of estimating program impacts     

• Develop perspectives on the impact & cost implications of field-to-factory initiatives, identify, estimate and design potential paths to achieve initiatives         

• Prepare scopes of work for sub-contractors to validate cost estimates, cost reduction programs and cost documentation systems  

• Manage sub-contractors throughout assigned projects and communicate findings with internal stakeholders  

• Conduct site visits to Rondo project sites, suppliers or potential customers  

• Distribute and communicate of cost estimates across the organization  

• Assist in building project proposals, identifying risk & uncertainty requirements and scaling estimates effectively to achieve business objectives    

What You Will Bring: 

• Ability to understand industrial scale civil, mechanical and electrical systems and estimate costs associated with their design, procurement and construction. 

• SME Knowledge of common industrial equipment / projects, including but not limited to: electrical systems, controls, wires, blowers, pumps, pipes, insulation, industrial buildings, HRSGs     

• Knowledge of cost estimating systems or software 

• Good understanding of typical work breakdown structures and industry rules of thumb / benchmarks                     

• Strong ability to work in cross functional teams and manage stakeholders across multiple functions 

• Comfort with uncertainty and ability to come up with high-level estimates and support them through research, expert validation and iterative problem solving  

• Ability to draw meaningful conclusions from multiple sources of inputs  

Bonus Points! 

• Experience across different teams i.e., cost estimation, supply chain, project development/delivery  

• Experience in battery-related projects with strong understand of customer and delivery requirements               

What We Offer: 

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits 

• Dental & Vision Benefits  

• Life Insurance and ADD  

• Up to 12 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December 

• Flexible time off policy 

• 401(k) plan with company match 

• Cell Phone Reimbursement 

• Catered lunches on-site 

• Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views 

• An opportunity to make a huge positive impact on the planet 

This role is preferred to be on-site Alameda, California though strong candidates from different geographies open to travel will be considered. The estimated annual salary range for a candidate in the Bay Area for this role is between $125,000 and $170,000, plus equity in an early-stage, rapidly scaling global company. Additionally, you would be eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits listed above. Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates' diverse sets of skill levels, experience, and geographic locations.  

Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.  

Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know. 

We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.  

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.