Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

As a Solar Estimator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate bids, cost management, and efficient procurement of necessary materials. You will collaborate with various teams to support project development, manage proposals, and facilitate the sales process, contributing to the successful execution of solar projects. This is a full-time early / mid-career (3+ yrs. Solar Estimator) position within a stable solar company focused on employees. This role will have field and some office responsibilities with remote work possible.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, or other employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate estimates from RFP sets.
• Manage estimating back log, and timelines.
• Conduct field surveys, coordinate, and communicate with subcontractors, suppliers to ensure accurate pricing.
• Schedule estimates and bids, manage bid files, create reports for ownership.
• Track and manage equipment and material information such as submittals, quotes and drawings, vendor information and product documentation.
• Provide reports and details to Project Manager once awarded.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, communicate with internal and external customers, building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Work with purchasing and design to track all cost components for each job.
• Utilize historical data when estimating new work.
• Present completed estimates to Sales team, make revisions as needed and
• Maintain industry technical knowledge by attending educational workshops.
• Keep up to speed with commonly used vendors for quick pricing.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+years of Field Experience in Solar Estimation & Mechanical Contractor systems
• Able to read mechanical and electrical drawings & specifications.
• Understand electrical and building codes when estimating.
• Ability to clearly read and understand scopes of work.
• Strong organizational, multitasking skills, and detail oriented
• Effective communication, team player, Decisiveness, analytical thinking and problem solving ability
• Ability to use technology like- MS Teams, MS Project, MS Excel, Procore, and different estimating softwares.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree/ Expertise in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits and project meetings.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hershey, PA 17033: Relocate after starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hershey, PA 17033

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