Senior Commercial Estimator

Pay: $80000.00 - $120000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing clean energy company where your work directly impacts commercial solar projects from concept through execution
• Step into a senior-level role with visibility across preconstruction design operations procurement and project management
• Enjoy a hybrid setup with flexibility plus relocation assistance or signing bonus support for the right candidate
• Work on meaningful commercial solar projects across rooftop carport and ground-mount systems
• Be part of a team that values quality integrity expertise and long-term career growth
• Earn a strong compensation package with excellent benefits 401K match profit sharing and advancement opportunity

Location: Hybrid role based in St. Paul Minnesota with the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days per week depending on training performance and business needs.

Note: To be considered you must have commercial solar estimating experience and permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

About Us

We are a well-established renewable energy company delivering high-quality solar solutions for commercial residential agricultural and government clients. Our team is known for expertise integrity and a commitment to building long-term relationships while delivering strong technical work from early analysis through design construction and ongoing system performance. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead estimating efforts for commercial solar projects by developing accurate competitive and well-supported project cost estimates
• Review plans specifications contracts and project documents to ensure complete scope coverage and pricing accuracy
• Perform takeoffs and build pricing for labor materials equipment subcontractors indirect costs allowances exclusions and contingencies
• Support preconstruction planning through feasibility reviews preliminary scoping conceptual design input and estimating documentation
• Coordinate vendor and subcontractor bid requests and analyze incoming proposals for completeness risk and competitiveness
• Partner with design engineering procurement project management and operations teams to evaluate constructability and identify value engineering opportunities
• Help develop pricing narratives proposal support materials change order input and estimate summary documentation
• Attend pre-bid meetings site walks and occasional client-facing discussions to validate assumptions and support project pursuit efforts
• Apply knowledge of wage rates labor classifications market conditions and renewable energy incentives to strengthen estimate quality
• Maintain organized estimating files historical pricing data assumptions logs and other bid documentation to support future success
• Contribute to continuous improvement in estimating tools systems and processes
• Support a positive collaborative and high-accountability team environment

Qualifications

• 3 years of directly relevant commercial solar estimating experience
• Experience estimating commercial solar PV projects such as rooftop carport and ground-mount systems
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods electrical systems and solar balance-of-system components
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings specifications contracts and bid documents
• Experience with estimating software spreadsheets and document management tools
• Strong communication organization prioritization and time management skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners
• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Energy storage estimating experience is a plus
• NABCEP certification is a plus or ability to obtain certification within 12 months
• Experience with Google Workspace CRM ERP Salesforce NetSuite or similar platforms is helpful

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Strong base salary with room for growth based on experience
• Hybrid flexibility and a team-oriented work environment
• Health insurance with a free individual option
• Free individual dental and vision coverage
• 401K with company match
• PTO paid holidays and personal day
• Discretionary profit sharing opportunity
• Relocation assistance or signing bonus support for the right hire
• A chance to grow your career in a mission-driven industry with real long-term upside

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: 3 yrs commercial solar estimating exp. and permanent U.S. work authorization.

• Nice to haves: Exp estimating commercial PV projects. Preferred energy storage estimating experience NABCEP certification and strong commercial construction/electrical knowledge.

• Additional context: Relocation- Yes. Packages - Yes

• Salary Bands:

  • 3-4 years directly relevant commercial solar estimating experience: $80000-$92000

  • 5-6 years strong commercial solar estimating experience: $92000-$105000

  • 7 years senior-level commercial solar estimating experience: $105000-$120000

Submission Email: Name / Catlin - ;

Quick Recruiter Reference

Senior-level commercial solar estimator role focused on preconstruction takeoffs pricing and proposal support for commercial PV projects. Hybrid in St. Paul with 1-2 WFH days likely $80K-$120K base and possible relocation/signing support. Must have solar plus solar estimating experience and permanent U.S. work authorization.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Senior Commercial Estimator - All Energy Solar - JPC 969 - Source

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• Client job title: Senior Commercial Estimator

• Location: St. Paul MN

• On-site hybrid remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 2

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Senior Solar Estimator Commercial Solar Estimator Solar PV Estimator Renewable Energy Estimator Preconstruction Estimator Commercial PV rooftop solar carport solar ground-mount solar solar

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• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): St. paul near Minneapolis 3 yrs exp