Solar Estimator

Working at Knobelsdorff

Along with building state‑of‑the‑art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting‑edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands‑on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Since our founding as a family‑owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core values. Starting your career with Knobelsdorff means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work. If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, Knobelsdorff (KE) is the place for you.

The Solar Estimator is responsible for evaluating project information, reviewing project designs, creating project proposals, soliciting and reviewing vendor and subcontractor quotes, and determining the costs associated with various photovoltaic installations throughout the US.

• Proactively review bid packages and lead or participate in developing high‑quality pricing and proposal.
• Develop or lead the development of comprehensive bid packages for submittal to the client.
• Develop and manage RFP’s for various packages and solicit proposals from vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Direct customer interface throughout the bidding and design process.
• Work with internal and external team members to solicit pricing and provide a complete bid package with complete ownership through the entire bidding process.
• Request pricing for bonds, sales tax, insurance, prevailing wage, and other pricing requirements as projects require.
• Review historical project data and lessons learned with construction teams to further refine and increase the accuracy of the pricing model.
• Development of complete and accurate solar and battery storage estimates ranging from 1MW to 50+MW projects.
• Estimate self‑perform labor and equipment production costs to be incorporated into the proposal.
• Prepare, and present bid detailed contractual proposals for clarification to the client.
• Understanding of solar project scope, schedule, and cost to build conforming bid.
• Write, modify, and define detailed project scope to communicate to the customer what is included/excluded from the proposal.
• Continually maintain a solar estimating database of pricing and assemblies.
• A desire for the continued growth of knowledge and understanding of the solar market.
• Provide technical assistance such as interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods, specify and order materials, tools and equipment.
• Identify potential project risks and bring them forward for discussion, and mitigation strategies.
• Provide detailed hand‑off package and continued project support as needed to Preconstruction and Construction project teams.
• Manage project files, drawings, documents & records in our project system.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• The requirements listed in job descriptions are guidelines, not fixed rules. You do not have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If you feel you are an excellent candidate, we encourage you to apply!

• 2-5 years of prior estimating experience, or a combination of education, estimating, and field experience.
• Background in general estimating, solar, construction management, or project management.
• Ability to work on multiple projects, tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Estimating Software Experience preferred (Heavy Bid, Accubid, B2W).
• Knowledge of scheduling principals and software (MS Project or P6) Preferred.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to work…