Senior Utility-Scale Solar Estimator

SENIORUTILITY-SCALESOLARESTIMATOR

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, fun, and flexible work environment with competitive pay and benefits.

We are seeking a motivated Senior Utility‑Scale Solar Estimator to join our team.

Job Type: Full‑time

Base Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000 (actual compensation may be affected by factors such as education, experience, skill set 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 include, but are not limited to, reading and interpreting documents, subcontractor solicitation, analyzing drawings 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.

• 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.
• Assist in developing preliminary construction durations and schedule templates to support pricing and proposal development.

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

• Partner with Design and Operation 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,…