Senior Utility-Scale Solar Estimator

About the role

Sun Energy Solar LLC is a Utility Scale Solar Contractor specializing in Electrical and Mechanical Solar Installation based in Wisconsin. With a core value of cooperation and partnership, Sun Energy Solar focuses on promptness, delivering value and exceeding our customers’ expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary project scopes and conceptual designs that align with customer and company objectives.
• Complete pre-construction surveys, feasibility reviews, and other preliminary estimating research and documentation.
• Conduct thorough reviews of plans and specifications to ensure complete scope coverage and accurate takeoffs.
• Review and interpret contract specifications, drawings, and project documents to ensure estimates align with project requirements.
• Perform accurate takeoffs and develop comprehensive pricing estimates for equipment, labor, materials, subcontractors, and indirect costs.
• Develop general conditions, allowances, exclusions, and contingencies as part of project estimates.
• Obtain and apply applicable wage rates, including prevailing wage requirements and labor classifications, based on jurisdiction or contract requirements.
• Absorb and apply industry-standard estimating software, tools, and emerging technologies to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain organized estimating files, assumption logs, and historical cost data to support future bids and continuous improvement.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and occasional customer-facing site visits or presentations to validate assumptions and review proposed solutions.
• Stay current on industry-standard estimating software, tools, and emerging technologies, and evaluate new solutions to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage the entire bid process including subcontractor solicitation and follow through, bid document management, and evaluation of subcontractor proposals/bids.
• Manage the post bid process by verifying scope schedule and pricing within established parameters.
• Present estimate(s) to executive leadership.
• Assign work to subordinates, direct and review their assignments and ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates prepared by subordinates.
• Assists in the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and relative cost estimates as required.
• Assist project and construction management team during pre-design and construction planning, project execution and upon completion.
• Meet with client management, staff, and supervisory personnel to introduce services, expertise and capabilities of the company.
• Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data, current trends and construction procedures and methods in order to keep current with estimating standards and databases.
• Build relationships with subcontractors and vendors as a resource and stay informed of upcoming shifts in the market related to pricing.
• Notify management group of upcoming projects status and approximate timing for company proposal and bid submittals.
• Assist in the development of area marketing plans and goals, and in developing strategy for management client contacts regarding procurement of work, estimating services.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of proven experience in commercial solar estimation, construction estimation, and/or design, or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience considered.
• Experience estimating Utility Scale Solar projects (electrical and mechanical).
• NABCEP PV Design Certification, NABCEP PV Installation Professional Certification or NABCEP PV System Inspector Certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, electrical systems, and solar balance-of-system components (required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook) software.
• Proficiency with ACCUBID estimating software, spreadsheets, and document management tools.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents, including plans, specifications, proposals, quotes, and qualifications.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to interpret technical documents, including design plans and specifications, and prepare proposals and detailed estimates.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to support cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work tactfully and effectively with leaders across departments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers by phone and email.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines.
• Comfort working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Proactive and supportive approach.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality regarding company, financial, and employee information.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively, anticipate needs, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to contribute to the team by sharing knowledge, challenging ideas, and promoting collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years’ experience in construction. Experience in estimating, cost control and/or estimating experience related to Utility-Scale Solar, electrical, or other related construction experience.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook) software.
• Proficiency with ACCUBID estimating software, spreadsheets, and document management tools.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents, including plans, specifications, proposals, quotes, and qualifications.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to interpret technical documents, including design plans and specifications, and prepare proposals and detailed estimates.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to support cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work tactfully and effectively with leaders across departments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers by phone and email.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines.
• Comfort working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Proactive and supportive approach.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality regarding company, financial, and employee information.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively, anticipate needs, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to contribute to the team by sharing knowledge, challenging ideas, and promoting collaboration.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match, 100% vested upon contribution
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Competitive PTO, Flex Time, Remote Working

Pay

• Base Compensation: $125,000

Schedule

• Expected hours: 40 per week