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.

Sun Energy Solar is a rapidly growing electrical and mechanical contractor with opportunities for internal growth and advancement. Sun Energy Solar supports professional development and continuing education in a fast paced but fun and flexible work environment with competitive pay and benefits.Please submit your resume detailing your experience and qualifications.

Sun Energy Solar LLC is seeking a motivated Senior Utility-Scale Solar Estimator to join our team.

Job Type: Full-time

Base Compensation: $100,000-$125,000

(Actual compensation may be affected by factors such as education, experience, skillset and/or location)

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits include:

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

Work Location: Remote (In person training may be required occasionally)

This job description focuses on the essential duties of the position and excludes marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of primary responsibilities. All duties and requirements outlined are considered essential job functions. This description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this role. Employees may be required to perform any additional job-related tasks as assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and the employment relationship is “at will.”

The Senior Solar Estimator will lead various estimates for projects in the Renewable Energy Market Utility Scale Solar. Duties will include, but are not limited to reading and interpreting documents, subcontractor solicitation, analyzing drawing and specifications, reviewing, and assisting with proposals and other documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates for various projects.

The Senior Solar Estimator plays a key role in the pre-construction process by developing accurate and competitive cost estimates that support project feasibility and successful execution for our prospective commercial customers of all sizes. This position collaborates closely with design, engineering, project management, procurement, operations, and external partners to ensure estimates reflect constructability, market conditions, and project risk to deliver the most efficient end-product to our clientele.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Project Scoping & Preliminary Analysis

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.

Estimating, Takeoffs, & Cost Development

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.
Assist in developing preliminary construction duration's and schedule templates to support pricing and proposal development.

Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination

Prepare solicitation packages for vendors and subcontractors.
Analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals and develop comparison matrices and estimate summary sheets.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Risk Evaluation

Partner with Design and Operations teams to analyze estimates, identify risks, assess constructability, and pursue value engineering and cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and compliance.
Coordinate with engineering consultants, designers, and internal stakeholders to clarify scope, resolve discrepancies, and gather required estimating inputs.

Proposal & Pre-Construction Support

Support proposal development by coordinating inputs, preparing pricing narratives, assisting with change orders, and helping assemble final proposals.
Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and occasional customer-facing site visits or presentations to validate assumptions and review proposed solutions.

Industry Knowledge & Continuous Improvement

Maintain an understanding of renewable energy policies and incentives and their impact on equipment selection and estimating strategies.
Stay current on industry-standard estimating software, tools, and emerging technologies, and evaluate new solutions to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Maintain organized estimating files, assumption logs, and historical cost data to support future bids and continuous improvement.

Other Duties

Other duties and tasks assigned by management.
Contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment.
Exemplify All Energy Solar core values (Safety First, Dependability, Do the Right Thing, and Want to Win).

Skills/Qualifications

Experience

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).

Technical Proficiency

Proficiency in Microsoft (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook) software.
Proficiency with ACCUBID estimating software, spreadsheets, and document management tools.

Core Skills

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.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer (frequent).
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times (frequent).
Ability to type at least 40 words per minute (frequent).
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to sit and smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Occasionally, especially when managing multiple projects and during problematic opening and/or closing phases of projects, mental stress can be taxing.
May be required to work long hours for extended periods of time.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Special Job Dimensions

While performing the duties of this position at a project site, the employee could be regularly exposed to any number of the following, including, but not limited to: moving mechanical parts; moving machinery; high, precarious places (including, but not limited to, being raised several hundred feet in a bucket); close tight quarters; rough and sloped terrain; fumes or airborne particles; drilling and blasting activities; welding activities; toxic or caustic chemicals; the potential of falling rock; and outside weather conditions. The employee may be occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is generally loud.

NOTE – Where allowed employees who work in positions classified as “safety-sensitive” can be disciplined if they test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, even if they have a valid state medical marijuana license. In addition, SES may also refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs who test positive for marijuana as part of a pre-employment drug test, even if those applicants can produce a valid medical marijuana patient license.

OTHER:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

All duties and responsibilities include the following; however, other duties may be assigned. To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. *Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lead self-perform mechanical and electrical estimates from RFP inception to operation handover.

Conduct labor, productively, & various pricing analysis specific to each estimate/project.
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.
Review and assist in preparation and culmination of project estimates and bids.
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, contract negotiation, and future work potential.
Participate in responses to RFP’s/ RFQ’s as well as participate in presentations delivered to clients for project pricing.
Assist clients and designers in systems selections, budgeting, cost containment, value engineering, etc.
Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy and client presentations as required.
Manage subordinates assigned to estimating department and provide guidance and training as needed to support team members.
Attend various networking/social events engage as an active member in industry associations / non-profit organizations, representing the company. Review and assist in preparation and culmination of project estimates and bids.
Provides total commitment to continuous process improvement. Exercises good interpersonal skills by gladly assisting others to accomplish work of the organization, even it is outside the scope of regular duties.
Models and reinforces safety as a top priority of the organization.
Meets schedules and deadlines, adheres to policies and procedures and maintains a good attendance/tardiness record.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

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