Commercial Solar Estimator

Company Overview This renewable energy team is composed of dedicated, openminded professionals who take pride in delivering highquality work. The organization hires top talent across the industry and works on a wide range of projects, from small distributed-generation systems to large commercial and industrial installations. If you're looking to join a rapidly expanding company with opportunities for professional growth, this may be the right fit.Position SummaryThe Senior Commercial Estimator plays a critical role in the preconstruction phase by producing accurate, competitive cost estimates that support project feasibility for commercial clients of all sizes. This role collaborates closely with design, engineering, project management, procurement, operations, and external partners, ensuring that all estimates reflect constructability considerations, market conditions, and project risk.Responsibilities & Essential FunctionsProject Scoping & Preliminary AnalysisDevelop preliminary scopes of work and conceptual system designs aligned with client objectives. Conduct preconstruction surveys, feasibility assessments, and other earlystage research.Perform thorough reviews of plans and specifications to ensure complete and accurate takeoffs.Interpret contract documents and drawings to ensure estimates meet project and compliance requirements.Estimating, Takeoffs, & Cost DevelopmentPerform detailed takeoffs and assemble complete pricing estimates including materials, equipment, labor, subcontracted work, and indirect costs.Prepare general conditions, allowances, exclusions, and contingencies.Apply prevailing wage requirements and labor classifications based on jurisdiction.Contribute to developing preliminary construction schedules to support proposal preparation.Vendor & Subcontractor CoordinationCreate and issue solicitation packages for vendors and subcontractors.Evaluate proposals, develop comparison matrices, and prepare summary documentation. CrossFunctional Collaboration & Risk EvaluationWork with design and operations teams to review estimates, identify risks, and pursue costsaving or valueengineering opportunities without compromising quality.Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external consultants to confirm scope and resolve discrepancies