Estimator – Electrical

Knobelsdorff

Solar Estimator responsible for evaluating project information and creating proposals for photovoltaic installations. Collaborating with vendors and customers throughout the bidding process.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $85,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to travel once a month.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
401(k) with competitive company match
Profit sharing and performance-based incentives
Paid weekly with competitive wages
PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

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Hard Skills & Tools

EstimatingPricing AnalysisCost EstimationProject Scope DefinitionRisk IdentificationLabor Cost EstimationSolar Project KnowledgeDatabase Management

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation SkillsTeam CollaborationTime Management

Certifications

Valid Driver’s License