Solar Commercial Project ManagerEstimator
Solar Commercial Project ManagerEstimator
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$ 60000 - 90000
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Solar Commercial Project Manager/Estimator
Salary $60000 $90000
Job Description: The Commercial Project Manager / Estimator is responsible for defining commercial solar project scopes creating accurate proposals managing budgets and coordinating team handoffs from design to final . You will work closely with sales engineering purchasing and field operations to deliver successful onbudget solar solutions that align with customer goals and industry standards.
Job Duties
- Collaborate with sales contractors and customers to gather critical data (e.g. energy usage roof conditions service requirements).
- Clarify project goals and ensure all scope details are documented.
- Use design tools (e.g. Aurora PVWatts) to create layouts production estimates and pricing.
- Account for relevant incentives and financial structures in proposals.
- Prepare customerfacing materials highlighting system design ROI and cost benefits.
- Coordinate with sales or directly present to stakeholders for projects involving community solar thirdparty financing or large bid opportunities.
- Provide engineering teams with complete project data (design files utility bills site details).
- Communicate specialized requirements (e.g. new roofs service upgrades future expansions).
- Work with the Director of Commercial Operations and Field Ops Commercial Manager to price and approve any scope changes.
- Manage budgets to maintain profitability targets adjusting estimates and documentation as needed.
- Collaborate with purchasing to secure updated vendor quotes.
- Analyze cost variance reports to refine future estimates and maintain accurate margins.
- Coordinate labor requirements (including prevailing wage rates) with HR and field operations.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Advanced math skills
- Exceptional attention to detail in budgeting documentation and scheduling.
- Bachelors degree (Engineering Construction Management or related field) or equivalent experience.
- Prior experience in commercial construction/solar project management and estimation.
- Familiarity with solar design/analysis tools (e.g. Aurora PVWatts).
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel Smartsheet Salesforce or other project management platforms.
- Strong interpersonal skills for coordinating crossfunctionally with sales engineering and clients.
- Ability to clearly present complex technical and financial information.
- Proven track record of managing multiple projects and deadlines.
Preferred Skills
NABCEP Certification
SalesForce
Physical Requirements
This position is mostly in office requiring long periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer however this position also occasionally visits job sites requiring being able to work at heights and navigate commercial rooftops.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SUNation Energy is an equalemploymentopportunity employer. For all job titles we recruit hire train and promote individuals regardless of race color religion sex national origin or ancestry sexual orientation age disability or covered veteran status or other factors identified and protected by federal state and local laws. All employment decisions are based on the principle of equal employment opportunity.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
