Commercial Solar Estimator

Description

• Support construction kickoff as a subject-matter expert to ensure a smooth project handoffs.
• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders to ensure project assumptions are transparent and executable.
• Estimating renewable energy projects, specifically relevant to electrical and cost estimation
• Transform conceptual design inputs from the Development Team into detailed scopes of work and preliminary designs.
• Partner with Sales, Product Management, and Operations to align estimating strategy with customer and market needs.
• Coordinate site data collection, interconnection review, and constructability assessments.
• Ensure alignment between design intent, code requirements, and cost estimates.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities and cost-performance trade-offs.
• Deliver complete CD90–CD100 handoff packages to the construction team, including design sets, scope narratives, pricing documentation, and procurement recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineering to validate design concepts, ensure code compliance, and produce CD30 → CD90 deliverables.
• Develop detailed cost estimates, bills of materials, and measurement takeoffs for solar PV and BESS projects.
• Prepare firm proposal packages, including technical narratives, drawings, and cost summaries for client presentation.
• Evaluate regional labor rules, union and prevailing-wage requirements, logistics, and supply-chain risk.
• Gather and analyze subcontractor and vendor quotes; maintain a current cost database for materials and labor.
• Work with engineering and CAD teams to generate or review design drawings.
• Provide technical support during customer meetings and proposal reviews.

Requirements

• 4-8 years’ experience in each of the below:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Certified Energy Manager, NABCEP, LEED AP . (Candidate is not expected to have all)
• OSHA 10 Hour or higher a plus
• Specialty contractor (MEP) experience, while this role is mostly focused on retrofits of existing properties, new construction/general contractor experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Opportunities to drive our DE&I efforts by joining our affinity groups, Veterans and Allies Leadership Organization, or Women Inspiring & Strengthening Everyone
• 12 paid holidays
• Disability and life insurance
• Opportunities to give back to our local communities through organized events or fundraisers
• Flex time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance